Court sets alimony via doc8217;s prescription

Alam8217;s argument,however,backfired when the court noted from the doctor8217;s prescription,submitted by him,that he was being treated by Dr Harsh Mahajan,the Honorary Radiologist to the President of India,and said it indicates Alam8217;s 8220;financial status.8221;

8220;It is further pertinent to mention that prescription is dated March 14,2009 on which date the respondent has alleged that he was not working. When he was not working,how can he approach such a renowned doctor for his diagnosis,8221; said Metropolitan Magistrate Vandana Jain.

8220;It is difficult to understand as to from where the respondent has collected so much of funds so as to get such an expensive treatment and that too from a private centre and such a reputed doctor,8221; the metropolitan magistrate added.

The court said 8220;from the pleadings it cannot be denied that he must be earning humongous amount so as to arrange funds for getting his treatment done8221;.

8220;In these circumstances and keeping in view the status as well as the nature of work,he was doing earlier after deducting the medical expenses which he must be incurring from his income is assessed to be Rs one lakh per month.

8220;Accordingly,respondent is directed to pay Rs 33,000 per month to the complainant from the date of filing the present petition till disposal of the same,8221; the court ordered.