111 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO-4218-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 11.07.2025 JUJHAR SINGH ... APPELLANT VS. MANPREET KAUR .. RESPONDENT CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KSHETARPAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Present: Mr. Malhar Singh Dhami, Advocate, for the appellant. **** ANIL KSHETARPAL , J. (ORAL) 1. Through this appeal, the appellant assails the correctness of order passed by the Family Court directing the appellant to pay interim maintenance pendente lite @ Rs. 7,000/- to his wife and Rs. 5,000/- to his daughter. 2. Learned counsel representing the appellant submits that in the proceedings under Section 125 Cr.P.C., the Court has directed the appellant to pay Rs. 5,000/- to wife and Rs. 2,000/- plus school fee to the daughter. He submits that there is no order of adjustment of the aforesaid amount. He further submits that multiple proceedings have been initiated against the appellant by the respondent in different cities and he is being harassed. 3. This Court has considered the submissions made by learned counsel representing the appellant. It is well settled that the amount of maintenance payable in one proceeding is liable to be adjusted towards the amount payable in other proceedings. In substance, the highest amount SMRITI 2025.07.14 15:10 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment FAO-4218-2025 (O&M) -2- payable in different proceedings is liable to be paid while adjusting the payment paid in various other proceedings. 4. If the proceedings have been initiated in different cities, the remedy for the appellant is to file an application either for consolidation of the proceedings or for transfer of the same. 5. Last submission of learned counsel representing the appellant is that the Family Court has not made efforts to amicably resolve the dispute between the parties. 6. This Court has no doubt that the Family Court will examine the grievance of the appellant and pass appropriate order. 7. With these observations, the appeal stands disposed of. (ANIL KSHETARPAL) JUDGE 11.07.2025 (ROHIT KAPOOR) smriti JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No SMRITI 2025.07.14 15:10 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment