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1.The petitioner is the respondent in M.C.No.392 of 2008 on the file of the Family Court, Palakkad. The aforesaid petition was filed by the 1st respondent herein, the wife of the petitioner, under Section 125 of Cr.P.C. The Family Court, Palakkad by order dated 23.11.2009, allowed the petition and directed the petitioner to pay maintenance at the rate of Rs.1,300/- per month to the respondent herein and Rs.1,000/- per month to their child, who was aged 14 years at that time.

2.After a lapse of about six years, the respondent approached the court below and filed a petition under Section 127 of the Code seeking enhancement of maintenance allowance.

3.According to the respondent, the petitioner is now in affluent circumstances and is earning in excess of Rs.One lakh per mensem. The amount of Rs.1,300/- per mensem ordered in the year 2009 is insufficient to meet her monthly expenses. According to her, the cost of essential commodities has increased manifold and sought for enhancement of maintenance to Rs.20,000/- per mensem.

4.The respondent entered appearance and denied that there was any change in circumstances. According to him, he is suffering from various ailment