Gurjeet Kaur v. Gurmeet Singh
Interim maintenance – application under Section 24, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Case brief
What is this about?
GURJEET KAUR v GURMEET SINGH, MAT.APP.(F.C.) 412/2025 (Delhi High Court, 27.11.2025): appeal against Family Court order dated 30.05.2025 disposing of Section 24 HMA interim maintenance application by merely adopting Rs.20,000/- per month fixed in Section 125 CrPC proceedings; Family Court faulted for failing to consider averments, record findings or apply judicial mind; appeal allowed, impugned order set aside, fresh adjudication directed with opportunity to both parties to lead arguments and evidence; recall liberty reserved to Respondent; disposed of at first instance without notice.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed; Impugned Order dated 30.05.2025 set aside; Family Court directed to decide the Section 24 HMA application afresh after hearing both parties; Respondent given liberty to file an application for recall of the order; appeal and pending applications disposed of.