Anilkumar v. Anitha Kumari
LOK 2026 (10) Ker. 13
Equivalent citations: 2026 KER 76578 : 2026 KLT OnLine 2343
- Court
- High Court of Kerala
- Bench
- Jobin Sebastian; J.
- Case No.
- Crl.R.P. No. 830 of 2026
Counsel Petitioner: Athul Poulose, Advocate. State: Navas V.A., Senior Public Prosecutor.
Provisions referred
Headnote
Limitation — Condonation Of Delay — Domestic Violence Maintenance — Pre-Deposit And Stay Are Distinct
Limitation Act, 1963 — Section 5 — Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 — Husband challenged the dismissal of his delayed appeal following non-compliance with a direction to deposit 50% of maintenance. He relied on an accident, injuries and medical records in seeking further time. The issue was whether such a pre-deposit could ordinarily be made a condition for condoning delay.
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