Petitioner challenged maintenance quantum fixed at Rs. 5,400/month. Court found lower court reasonably accounted for petitioner's income, elderly parents, and physical fitness requirements. Dismissed RPFAM upholding impugned order.
RPFAM dismissed denying reconsideration of maintenance quantum.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
RPFAM NO. 262 OF 2017
Karunakar Mohapatra …. Petitioner
Ms. Pragyan Mohanty, Advocate on behalf of Mr. G.N. Mishra, Advocate -versus-
Sakuntala Balabantaray
…. Opp. Party
CORAM:
JUSTICE K.R. MOHAPATRA
ORDER
Order No.
15.11.2022
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order.
Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the quantum of maintenance fixed by the Family Court can be reconsidered given the petitioner's income and family obligations?
Whether the maintenance amount assessed by the lower court is legally sustainable despite the petitioner's low income?
Whether the impugned order of the Family Court suffers from any infirmity warranting modification?
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Karunakar Mohapatra
Sakuntala Balabantaray
K.R. Mohapatra
As recorded by the court registry
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