Expenses of the proceeding include all expenses which the spouse has to incur in the process of effective conduct of the litigation
Expenses of the proceeding include not merely the fees payable to the advocateor the court fee payable on petitions and the like. It includes all expenses which the spouse has to incur in the process of effective conduct of the litigation. She is at present residing in Kodungallur, in her uncle's house. To attend court, she has to come all the way from Kodungallur to Cochin. Frequent trips may be necessary for this purpose. On the occasions when she comes down she will have to meet additional expenses. Taking all these circumstances into consideration, the amount fixed by the lower court appears to be absolutely inadequate. Rs. 2,000/- would be a reasonable sum.
Kerala High Court
Hema vs S. Lakshmana Bhat on 19 July, 1985
Equivalent citations: AIR 1986 Ker 130
