PRAMOD KAMBLE vs SARITA .

The Supreme Court held that under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the maintenance awarded to the respondents was excessive given the appellant's income of Rs. 2,600/- per month. The Court modified the maintenance amount to Rs. 1,500/- total, which includes Rs. 900/- from prior matrimonial proceedings and an additional Rs. 200/- per month per person. The appeal was allowed to this extent, affirming the need for reasonable maintenance in light of the appellant's financial capacity.