Interim maintenance

Cntest the case, she has to prove that you have wilfully neglected her to maintain then only she is entittle to claim the maintenance.

In the conciliation talks, you put your thoughts very clearly and request the conciliation officer to use his good office to convince the wife for reuniting.  You also talk frankly with your wife on that occasion alone (by requesting your and her family to leave both of you alone) and try to resolve the differences by removing misunderstanding.   If she wants to stay with you in a separate home and if you have no objection, then concede her demand and also other reasonable demands.