M.Sarathkumar vs Lakshmi@Jessye Advocate - R.Dinesh Kumar — 18/2023

Case Summary: I.A.2/2023 in IDOP.18/2023 Outcome: Petition partly allowed Lakshmi sought interim maintenance from her husband M. Sarathkumar under Section 36 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, claiming Rs.10,000/month for herself, Rs.5,000/month each for two children, plus travel and litigation expenses. The Principal District Judge awarded Rs.7,500/month to the petitioner and Rs.7,500/month for both children (total Rs.15,000/month) to be paid by the 10th of each month, plus Rs.10,000 for litigation expenses. Travel expenses were denied due to lack of documentation. The maintenance continues until disposal of the main divorce petition. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.