Sau Rupali Santosh Mehenge vs Santosh Shriram Mehenge Advocate - CHATARKAR KAILAS DHONDBA — 14/2024

Case Summary: 14/2024 Petitioners: Rupali Santosh Mehenge and Pranjali Santosh Mehenge Respondent: Santosh Shriram Mehenge (Advocate) Order: The petition for interim maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Section 23 was partially allowed. The respondent was ordered to pay ₹10,000 (ten thousand rupees only) as interim maintenance to the petitioner. Key Facts: The petitioner alleged domestic violence, harassment over dowry, beatings, and threats by the respondent and his family members. The petitioner and her minor daughter (Pranjali) are currently living separately at her maternal home. The respondent, employed in police service with monthly income of ₹80,000 and assets including property worth ₹50,00,000, contested all allegations. The court found prima facie evidence of domestic violence and considered the respondent's financial capacity, necessitating interim financial support for the petitioner and child's maintenance. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.