JHUMA GORAI Vs. STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD the learned counsel for the parties.

(2.) THIS revision application is directed against the order dated 3.12.2002 passed by Principal Judge, Family Court, Jam -shedpur in Miscellaneous Case No. 76/146 of 2000 -01 whereby the application filed by the petitioner -wife under Section 125, Cr PC has been allowed in part by awarding maintenance of Rs. 200/ - for the minor daughter of the petitioner but maintenance claimed by the petitioner -wife has been refused.

(3.) PETITIONER alleged that she was compelled to go back her parent house and since then she is residing in the house of her father. She, therefore, claims for maintenance of Rs. 1000/ - for herself and Rs. 500/ - for her minor child. The opposite party contested the case by filing show -cause and denying the allegations made by the petitioner. The opposite party stated 'that he never neglected and refused to maintain the petitioner and her child and he is ready to keep them in his house. Before deciding the case the Court tried his best for reconciliation but the petitioner refused to live with the opposite party. For better appreciation para -9 of the order is quoted below :