Manu Khanna Tr.Mother vs V.P.Sharma & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the interim maintenance order under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, increasing the amount from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 7,500 per month, effective from December 1, 2008, until the final decision in the pending proceedings. The Court emphasized the need for cooperation between the parties to expedite the main maintenance petition and directed the learned Magistrate to restrict the proceedings to the issue at hand. The Court's holding aims to ensure adequate support for the minor appellant while the main case is resolved.