the respondent has the two children. Therefore, the income should rightly be taken at Rs.50,000/- per month. The gross salary of the respondent is much more. Having considered thus, we are of the view that a sum of Rs.12000/- will be right amount of maintenance for the appellant. The respondent is therefore directed to pay the enhanced amount of Rs.12,000/per month from Ist August, 2022. For the period prior to that, the respondent shall pay the enhanced maintenance allowance at the rate of Rs.5000/- to the appellant after deducting the amount as already paid. The arrear maintenance on the basis of the maintenance allowance at Rs.5000/- be paid within a period of six months from Ist August, 2022 in six instalments, meaning, the entire arrear maintenance shall be paid by 31st January, 2023. It is made clear that payment of the arrear maintenance by instalment is in addition to the monthly maintenance as has been determined at Rs.12,000/-. The monthly maintenance at Rs.12,000/- be paid within 10th day of every English calendar month. Failure in payment, would invite stern action from the Court and in that event, punitive action may also be taken against the respondent [the former husband of the appellant]. That apart, we would also direct the respondent to pay the additional sum of Rs.10,000/- as litigation expenses to the appellant.
