By an order dated 22nd May, 2004, District Judge, Yamuna Nagar, directed the appellant herein to pay interim maintenance to the respondent at the rate of Rs.750/ per month, apart from Rs.1,100/ as litigation expenses.
The respondent challenged that order by filing a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India.
By the impugned order, the High Court directed the appellant to pay Rs.5,000/ per month to the respondent as interim maintenance.
Leave granted.
During the pendency of H.M.A. Case No.158 of 2003 instituted by the appellant under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for short, the Act, the respondent filed an application under Section 24 of the Act for interim maintenance.
