SUNITA VERMA Vs. ANIAL MARWAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal has been filed by Smt. Sunita Verma against an ex -parte decree dt. 21.02.2012, by which, the civil suit filed by Smt. Sunita Verma against the appellant under Sec. 27 of the Hindu Marriage Act ('the Act') was dismissed ex -parte and that her application for permanent alimony and maintenance under Sec. 25 of the Act was decreed ex -parte for lump sum payment of Rs. 4 lacs. It is submitted by the learned counsel appearing for the respondent -husband that he has filed application for setting aside ex -parte decree which is still pending.

(2.) ON 03.07.2014, following order was passed by this Court: - -

(3.) WE have asked learned counsel appearing for the respondent -husband whether the appellant -wife has been paid any amount towards maintenance. He submits that some orders have been passed on the proceedings under Sec. 125 Cr.P.C. for interim maintenance to be paid to the appellant but since he is not counsel in that case, he is not aware of the amount which has been awarded and paid to the wife towards interim maintenance.