Vishal v. Munni Devi : 2017 (2) RCR (Cri) 90 : 2017 (1) RCR (Civil) 1042 : (2017) 2 CivCC 110 : (2017) 2 CrCC 257 : (2017) 3 HLR 542 : (2016) 2 LAR 590 : 2016 LRC Online 1284 (P&H)
Section 125(3)---- Default in payment of arrears of maintenance---Quantum of punishment----Confinement can extend to only one month and if even after the expiry of one month the delinquent husband does not make the payment of maintenance then the wife can approach the Magistrate again for a similar relief but the confinement of the husband must be only for one month---no composite confinement can be directed in one stroke----Petition allowed----Shahad Khatoon v. Amjad Ali, 1999 (5) SCC 672, relied on.
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