Rohit Thakarshi Pipalia v. Mita Rohit Pipalia And ANR.

IRESH MASHAL by IRESH MASHAL Date: 2024.06.29 10:28:32 +0530 Iresh

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL REVISION APPLICATION NO. 152 OF 2024 Rohit Thakarshi Pipalia .....Applicant Vs.

Mita Rohit Pipalia and anr .....Respondents Ms. Sheetal Ubale i/b Mr. Rajram Bansode for the applicant Mr. Sonappa Nandrankar for the respondents CORAM : GAURI GODSE, J.

DATE :

27th JUNE 2024 ORDER:

1.

Learned counsel for the respondents submits that he has filed affidavit-in-reply and has annexed a chart showing the amount already paid by the petitioner. He submits that as per the calculations made by the respondent, as on date, there are arrears to the tune of Rs. 1,95,724/-. He further submits that the parties are residing separately since 2013 and the respondent is facing difficulties for incurring the expenses for herself and the child. He submits that the child is 14 1/3

years of age and hence, it is not possible to meet the expenses as the petitioner has not paid the entire amount as per the impugned order. 2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks time to take instructions on the calculations regarding the arrears of maintenance. 3.

I have heard learned counsels for the parties. Considering the submissions made by the parties and on going through the papers regarding the dispute between the parties, in my opinion, it is advisable and it is in the interest of parties as well as the minor child who is 14 years old that the parties make an attempt to explore the possibility of an amicable settlement.

4.

Learned counsels submit that they will take necessary instructions with regard to an amicable settlement between the parties. 5.

To enable the parties to take necessary instructions, list the petition under the caption "For Directions" on 19th July 2024. 6.

In the meantime, the petitioner shall make arrangements to make payment towards the arrears of maintenance. 7.

Learned counsel for the respondent no. 1 is permitted to intimate 2/3

in writing to the learned counsel for the petitioner regarding the amount required to be paid to the school.

8.

Ad-interim relief already granted is continued subject to petitioner making payment towards monthly maintenance.

9.

Stand over to 19th July 2024.

[GAURI GODSE, J.] 3/3