KUNJAN SASIDHARAN Vs. ALLI RADHA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This too is the case of a sad story of a deceived damsel.

(2.) Radha a young Harijan girl belonging to the Kurava community, had as her neighbour, Sasidharan. Sasidharan served in the military. Earlier acquaintance which later developed as intimacy, galie access to each other. Sasidharan had come home on leave in 1974. There were physical contacts and the resultant birth of a child. The child was born in 1975.

(3.) Soon came the proceedings M.C. 91/ 1975, before the Magistrate's Court, the wife claiming maintenance. Three witnesses were examined before the Magistrate. Sasidharan satisfied himself by giving his own evidence. The proceedings ended in an award of maintenance to the child. Ext. B1 dated 4-5-1976 is the order. Only a slim of Rs. 20/- was awarded as maintenance for the child.