R.Muthukumarasamy v. C. Vennila
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, CRL RC No. 250 of 2026, decided 12-06-2026, Shamim Ahmed, J. Revision petitioner R.Muthukumarasamy (husband) vs. respondents C. Vennila (wife) and minor son Santhosh; counsel for petitioner: D.Baskar. Challenges Family Court, Cuddalore order dt. 25.11.2025 in M.C.No. 29/2021 granting Rs.15,000/- p.m. maintenance (Rs.5,000 wife + Rs.10,000 child). Statute discussed: Section 125 of Cr.PC. Held: quantum not excessive/unreasonable given rising cost of living; adequate, fair, reasonable and consistent with accustomed standard of living; no illegality or impropriety warranting interference. Outcome: Criminal Revision Case dismissed; no costs. No precedent cases engaged.
What did the court decide?
The maintenance of Rs.15,000/- p.m. fixed by the Court Below for the 1st respondent and the minor child cannot, in the present days of rising prices and high cost of living, be considered excessive, disproportionate or unreasonable; the monetary relief is adequate, fair, reasonable and consistent with the aggrieved person's accustomed standard of living.