IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION NO.495 OF 2004 Abdul Malik Mohd.Hussein ...Petitioner Versus Mrs.Zakiya Bano Abdul Malik & Ors. ...Respondents ...... Mr.V.V.Purwant i/b Mr.S.M.Sabrad for Petitioner. Mr.A.S.Gadkari, A.P.P. for Respondent No.4. ...... CORAM: A.M.KHANWILKAR, J. CORAM: A.M.KHANWILKAR, J. CORAM: A.M.KHANWILKAR, J. SEPTEMBER 8, 2004. SEPTEMBER 8, 2004. SEPTEMBER 8, 2004. P.C. P.C. P.C. 1. This Petition takes exception to the maintenance awarded to the Petitioner’s daughters. So far as the order directing payment of maintenance is not challenged before me, but the only challenge is to the quantum on the ground that the Court below has awarded Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred) per month to the Respondent daughters, overlooking the fact that the income of the : 2 : Petitioner was only sum of Rs.2,900/- (Rupees Two Thousand Nine Hundred) and he was expected to maintain his other family members. 2. I find no substance in the grievance made. The amount of Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred) as awarded, is reasonable and essential, for the maintenance and upbringing of the Respondents 2 and 3 who are still minors. Hence, dismissed. A.M.KHANWILKAR, J.