THE HONOURABLE SMT. JUSTICE K. SUJANA CRIMINAL REVISION CASE No.676 of 2023

ORDER:

This Criminal Revision Case is filed challenging the order dated 07.08.2023 passed in M.C.No.538 of 2022 by the II Additional Family Court-cum-XV Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge, Kalpataru Complex, City Civil Court, Hyderabad.

2. The brief facts of the case are that the petitioners filed a petition under Section 125 Cr.P.C. seeking monthly maintenance from the respondent. Petitioner No.1 stated that she married the respondent on 12.08.2007 as per Islamic Law and soon after marriage, the respondent left for Jeddah, leaving her with his parents, who allegedly harassed her mentally. She further stated that the respondent neglected to provide love, care and financial support, took away her salary, addicted to alcohol and tobacco, and failed to take care of her during pregnancy. After returning to India in 2011, the respondent continued to neglect her and the children and even prevented her from entering the matrimonial home in

2014. It was further alleged that the respondent had an extra-marital affair and physically abused her, leading to separation. Petitioner No.1 claimed she earned only Rs.20,00