IN THE PUNJAB AND HARYANA HIGH COURT AT CHANDIGARH 250 CRR(F)-993-2022 (O&M) Date of Decision: 07.05.2025 Manish Kumar @ Munish Kumar ….. Petitioner VERSUS Shaveta Sharma .... Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAMIT KUMAR Present: None. NAMIT KUMAR, J. (ORAL) 1. Present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Section 401 Cr.P.C. impugning the order dated 07.09.2022 passed by learned Principal Judge, Family Court, Hoshiarpur whereby the petitioner-husband was directed to pay interim maintenance of Rs.7,000/- per month to the respondent-wife. 2. On 24.11.2022, the following order was passed:- “Petitioner has assailed the order dated 07.09.2022 passed by the Court of learned Principal Judge, Family Court, Hoshiarpur vide which interim maintenance @ Rs.7,000/- per month has been awarded in favour of the respondent. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner is a diploma holder in Computer Hardware. At the earlier instance, he was working in a private concern and drawing salary of Rs.7,000/- which was reduced to 50% during lockdown. Presently, the petitioner is unemployed. Monika Verma 2025.05.08 09:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment chandigarh CRR(F)-993-2022 -2- Respondent No.2 is a practicing advocate in the District Court, Hoshiarpur. Notice of motion, returnable for 12.01.2023. subject to the condition that the petitioner deposits a sum of Rs.50,000/- on account of litigation expenses in the Registry within a period of two weeks.” 3. As per office report, neither the petitioner has deposited litigation expenses of Rs.50,000/- nor filed the process fee, therefore, notice could not be issued to the respondent. Today, none has put in appearance for the petitioner. It appears that the petitioner is no more interested to pursue the present petition. 4. In this view of the matter, the present petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. 07.05.2025 (NAMIT KUMAR) monika JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No Monika Verma 2025.05.08 09:23 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment chandigarh