Jharkhand High Court at Ranchi—
A significant ruling has been made in a high-profile case regarding marital disputes and maintenance laws. In a dramatic turn of events, the High Court of Jharkhand has overturned a maintenance order in the case of Amit Kumar Kachhap Vs Sangeeta Toppo.
The court found that Sangeeta Toppo, the wife in the case, was not entitled to any maintenance under Section 125(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
This ruling comes after a contentious legal battle, with both parties presenting contrasting claims, including allegations of cruelty, neglect, and an illicit relationship. The judge presiding over the case meticulously dissected the evidence presented before the court. The court found discrepancies in Sangeeta Toppo’s testimony regarding her pregnancy, which led to the conclusion that she had left her husband without reasonable cause.
Consequently, the evidence led to the judgment that Sangeeta Toppo was not entitled to maintenance, effectively closing the case without addressing the second point concerning the proportionality of maintenance. As a result of this ruling, the Criminal Revision was allowed, and the previous order directing maintenance was set aside.
This decision marks a significant development in the realm of marital disputes and maintenance laws in India. This has been a major legal development in the country.
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