Madras High CourtCRP/1656/2026disposed of

D.Prabakaran v. N.Sandhiya

2026-04-06Honourable Mrs.Justice T.V.Thamilselvi5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-04-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI and CMP.No.7734 of 2026

1. D.Prabakaran S/o Dharmalingam, No.92/228, K.H.Road, Kaveri Nagar, Ennore, Chennai Petitioner(s) Vs

1. N.Sandhiya D/o Natarajan, No.26B-Block, Meenakshiammanpet, Slum clearance Board Quarters, Royapuram, Chennai 600 013 Respondent(s) PRAYER Civil Revision Petition filed under Article 227 of Constitution of India, prays to set aside the impugned Order passed by the learned V Additional Family Judge, Chennai in IA.No.1 of 2025 in HMOP.No.2706 of 2024, dated 15.12.2025. For Petitioner(s):

MR.R.Prabudoss For Respondent(s):

ORDER

Challenging the impugned order passed by the trial Judge in IA.No.1 of 2025 in HMOP.No.2706 of 2024, on the file of the V Additional Family Court,

Chennai, granting interim maintenance, the husband has preferred this revision.

2. The learned counsel for the revision petitioner submitted that the petitioner is unemployed and has no source of income, and that he has to take care of his parents. Without considering his financial condition, the trial Court has ordered payment of Rs. 7,500/- to the wife and child, which is excessive. Hence, he prayed for modification.

3. On perusal of the records, it is seen that the wife and child are living together, and there is no proof that the wife has sufficient independent income. Therefore, the trial Court's order directing payment of Rs. 7,500/- is justified.

4. However, it is also contended that the petitioner has no permanent employment. The trial Court observed that he earns Rs. 15,000/- per month. It is also submitted that the wife is employed in a private textile showroom.

5. Considering these aspects, this Court modifies the maintenance amount from Rs. 7,500/- to Rs. 6,500/-. The petitioner is directed to pay the said amount from the date of the petition along with accrued arrears within 12 weeks.

6. In view of the above, this Civil Revision Petition is disposed of. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 06-04-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes rri

To 1.N.Sandhiya D/o Natarajan, No.26B-Block, Meenakshiammanpet, Slum clearance Board Quarters, Royapuram, Chennai 600 013

2. The V Additional Family Judge, Chennai.

3.The Section Officer, VR Section, High Court of Madras.

T.V.THAMILSELVI J.

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