Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005–Secs. 12 & 23–Trial Court directed to petitioner-husband to pay Rs. 3,000/- per month to wife–Plea that he is member of BPL and amount is excessive–Nature of allegations against him do not justify his assertion that he would maintain the respondent-wife only when she agrees to reside with him–Physical and mental cruelty committed by him was proved by the report of protection officer–Amount cannot be called unreasonable and excessive–Interference declined.
