Learned counsel for the petitioner contended that the petitioner remained in Italy for about 4 years and had to come back because he did not get suitable work there. It was also contended that he is living in Chandigarh with his parents in house which has been taken on rent by his parents from his (petitioner's) brother. It was also contended that the petitioner is dependent on his parents for his own livelihood and is not earning anything. It was also contended that the house in Sunny Enclave, Kharar belongs to the petitioner's sister. However, all these contentions cannot be accepted because no such plea was taken before the trial Court except that the petitioner-husband is not doing anything. However, admittedly the petitioner is residing at Chandigarh. If the petitioner can maintain himself at Chandigarh, he can easily pay Rs.3,000/- per month to the wife as maintenance pendente lite. The said amount is a petty amount, keeping in view the sky rocketing prices of daily necessities of life these days. The petitioner also might have brought good amount from Italy, having stayed therefor about 4 years. The petitioner was also running two businesses at Chandigarh which, the petitioner's counsel contends, are now defunct, but without any pleading or material to substantiate the same.
