Where in any proceeding under this Act it appears to the court that either the wife or the husband, as the case may be, has no independent income sufficient for her or his support and the necessary expenses of the proceeding, it may, on the application of the wife or the husband, order the respondent to pay to the petitioner the expenses of the proceeding, and monthly during the proceeding such sum as, having regard to the petitioners own income and the income of the respondent, it may seem to the court to be reasonable.
1[Provided that the application for the payment of the expenses of the
proceeding and such monthly sum during the proceeding, shall, as far as
possible, be disposed of within sixty days from the date of service of notice on
the wife or the husband, as the case may be.]
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1. Ins. by Act 49 of 2001, s. 8 (w.e.f. 24-9-2001).
Section 21 Application of Act 5 of 1908
Section 21A Power to transfer petitions in certain cases
Section 21B Special provision relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act
Section 21C Documentary evidence
Section 22 Proceedings to be in camera and may not be printed or published
Section 23 Decree in proceedings
Section 23A Relief for respondent in divorce and other proceedings
Section 24 Maintenance pendente lite and expenses of proceedings
Section 25 Permanent alimony and maintenance
Section 26 Custody of children
Section 27 Disposal of property
Section 28 Appeals from decrees and orders