Petitioner challenged a maintenance order fixing Rs.2500/-, arguing for enhancement. Court dismissed petition as opposite party (husband) expired, finding no relief grantable against deceased.
No relief granted for maintenance enhancement as the maintenance payer died.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
Criminal Revision No.373 of 2012
Santosh Mridula, W/o Mr. Bipin Kumar Singh, R/o – 25, Bhattacharya Jee Lane, Upper Bazar, Ranchi, P.O. – G.P.O., P.S. – Kotwali, Dist- Ranchi … … Petitioner
Versus
CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY
Through Video Conferencing
22/22.09.2021 Heard Mr. Vikash Kumar, learned counsel appearing
on behalf of the petitioner.
2
(Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.)
Saurav/
2 issues framed by the court
Whether maintenance enhancement can be granted against a deceased opposite party
Whether a criminal revision filed for enhancement of maintenance should be allowed upon the death of the maintenance payer
Santosh Mridula
State of Jharkhand
Mr. Bipin Kumar Singh
State of Bihar
Anubha Rawat Choudhary
As recorded by the court registry
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