Madras High CourtCRP(MD)/345/2025disposed of

Chandralekha v. Gurumoorthy

2025-07-10Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.07.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and C.M.P.(MD).No.1958 of 2025 Chandralekha

...Petitioner

Vs.

Gurumoorthy

...Respondent

PRAYER: Civil Revision Petition is filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India to set aside the fair and decreetal order made in I.A.No.1 of 2024 made in H.M.O.P.No.72 of 2023 dated 12.11.2024 on the file of the Sub Court, Ambasamudram.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Parekh Kumar For Respondent : Mr.Alwin Balan

ORDER

This Civil Revision Petition has been filed to set aside the fair and decreetal order made in I.A.No.1 of 2024 made in H.M.O.P.No.72 of 2023 dated 12.11.2024 on the file of the Sub Court, Ambasamudram. 1/4

2. The revision petitioner is the wife, and the respondent is the husband. H.M.O.P.No.72 of 2023 was filed by the husband before the trial Court seeking a decree of divorce. Pending the said petition, the wife filed I.A.No.1 of 2024 seeking interim maintenance. The said application was opposed by the respondent/husband. However, by order dated 12.11.2024, the trial Court directed the respondent to pay a sum of Rs.2,500/- per month as interim maintenance to the petitioner, Rs.2,500/- per month towards the maintenance of her child, and Rs.5,000/- as litigation expenses. Aggrieved by the said order, the petitioner has filed the present Civil Revision Petition.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the revision petitioner submitted that the amount awarded by the trial Court is meagre and insufficient to meet the basic needs of the petitioner and her minor child. Therefore, he prays for enhancement of the interim maintenance granted by the trial Court.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the respondent would submit that the amount awarded by the trial Court is on higher side and therefore, prayed that this Court may modify or reduce the quantum of interim maintenance granted by the trial Court.

5. The facts in the present case are not in dispute. It is evident that the petitioner is taking care of the minor child. The amount fixed at Rs.2,500/- each 2/4

to the petitioner and her child is very meagre and in order to meets the ends of justice, the monthly maintenance is enhanced to Rs.5,000/- each to the petitioner and her minor child. Accordingly, the respondent/husband is directed to pay the enhanced monthly maintenance of Rs.5,000/- (Rs.10,000) each to the petitioner and the minor child from 10.08.2025 and continue to pay on or before the 7th day of every English calender month.

6. Accordingly, the Civil Revision Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 10.07.2025 Internet:Yes/No Index:Yes/No TSG To 1.The Sub Court, Ambasamudram.

2 .The Section Officer, VR Section, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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M.DHANDAPANI , J.

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