CRM-M-34803-2026 1 141 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-M-34803-2026 Date of Decision: 20.07.2026 DR. SHRADHA WAHI ......... Petitioner Versus DR. SAURABH WAHI ..... Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIRINDER AGGARWAL Present : Mr. Vipan Kumar, Advocate, for Mr. Sudesh Sahi, Advocate for the petitioner. **** VIRINDER AGGARWAL , J. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking directions to the learned Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Chandigarh, to decide and conclude the proceedings in Criminal Complaint bearing No. MNT/125/79/2024 dated 06.03.2024, titled Dr. Shradha Wahi and Another vs. Dr. Saurabh Wahi, expeditiously within a reasonable time-bound period. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has been seeking maintenance from the respondent, but the proceedings have been repeatedly adjourned, resulting in undue delay in the adjudication of her claim. It is, therefore, prayed that the matter be decided expeditiously. 3. A perusal of the record shows that the petitioner has filed an application for grant of interim maintenance, which has not been decided till date. Under the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, as well as the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, applications for SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.07.21 19:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRM-M-34803-2026 2 interim maintenance are required to be disposed of, as far as possible, within a period of sixty days from the date of service of notice on the respondent, so as to provide timely financial assistance and prevent the wife and minor children from destitution and vagrancy. 4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is of the view that the ends of justice would be adequately served by directing the learned Trial Court to decide the petitioner's application for interim maintenance within a period of one month from the next date fixed before it. The learned Trial Court shall also make an endeavour to dispose of the main petition for maintenance as expeditiously as possible, in accordance with law. 5. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, stand disposed of. ( VIRINDER AGGARWAL) JUDGE 20.07.2026 S. Pathania Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No SAURAV PATHANIA 2026.07.21 19:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document