Devan Ramachandran,J.

The appellant challenges the judgment of the learned Family Court, Thalassery, in O.P.No.114/2023, since it has ordered that he return Rs.50,000/- to the respondent; and also to pay an amount of Rs.4,000/- per month as maintenance from

10.07.2020 to 10.01.2023.

2. Sri.Abhilash K.N – learned Counsel for the appellant, vehemently argued that since the entrustment of the amount above mentioned has not been proved, the learned Court could not have issued a decree against his client; while the amount of past maintenance ordered is excessive because his client does not have the financial capacity to honour Rs.4,000/- per month. He explained that his client is a “seasonal worker”, with a very modest income and hence incapacitated from honouring such a high amount as past maintenance. He prayed that this appeal be, therefore, allowed and the decree vacated.

3. Sri.V.T.Madhavanunni - appearing for the respondent on the