(1.) This criminal reference has been made by the learned Sessioas Judge, Bhadarwah recommending that the order of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Krishtwar dt. 12-9-1983 may be quashed.
(2.) The facts giving rise to this reference may be briefly stated as under : -
(3.) The petitioner Krishen Kaur filed an application before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Krishtwar U/S. 488, Cr.P.C, stating therein that, the respondent Kartar Singh was her husband, and three children were born to them out of their wedlock. She lived with him for about 10/12 years and thereafter, he deserted her along with her children. She therefore prayed that, the respondent may be ordered to pay maintenance allowance to her along with her children.