IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 106 FAO-4275-2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 15.07.2025 BAKSHISH SINGH ..Appellant Versus PARAMJIT KAUR & ANR. ..Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KSHETARPAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Present: Mr. Amit Arora, Advocate for the appellant. * * * * ANIL KSHETARPAL , J. (Oral) CM-13293-CII-2025 1. For the reasons stated in the application for condonation of delay which is supported by an affidavit, the application is allowed. 2. The delay of 40 days in filing the appeal, is condoned. 3. CM stands disposed of. Main case 4. The appellant herein is respondent’s husband. The appellant has been directed to pay maintenance pendente lite at the rate of Rs.6,000/- per month to the respondent after taking note of the fact that the appellant is drawing monthly salary of more than Rs.46,000/- per month. No doubt, the appellant is taking care of two children, however, there is no material to prove that respondent is regularly earning some amount. 5. Learned counsel for the appellant submits that the respondent is living with another person in adultery. Hence, she is not entitled to MOHD AYUBmaintenance. 2025.07.17 12:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. FAO-4275-2025 (O&M) -2- 6. This Court has considered the submissions of learned counsel for the appellant. 7. The case is at the preliminary stage. The appellant is yet to prove his allegations. The Family Court has only granted interim maintenance pendente lite. 8. Hence, no ground to interfere is made out. 9. Dismissed. (ANIL KSHETARPAL) JUDGE (ROHIT KAPOOR) July 15th, 2025 JUDGE Ayub Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No MOHD AYUB 2025.07.17 12:58 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.