Bharat Keshav Ugale And Others vs Somprabha Bharat Ugale And Others

ik-186102511 Bombay High Court 6 March 2026 • 7 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (2)

Nikhil S. Jaju Counsel Petitioner Pankaj A. Bharat Counsel Respondent

Parties (6)

Abhishek Bharat Ugale Respondent Ashabai Keshav Ugale Applicant Bharat Keshav Ugale Applicant Prathmesh Bharat Ugale Respondent Savita Bharat Ugale Respondent Somprabha Bharat Ugale Respondent

Case Significance

Bharat Keshav Ugale And Others vs Somprabha Bharat Ugale And Others is a Bombay High Court decision dated March 6, 2026 (citation: ik-186102511). The revision applicants (in-laws) challenged concurrent findings granting monetary relief to the wife under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, arguing the wife earned income as an Anganwadi Sevika. The Court held that the wife's honorarium as Anganwadi Sevika is not a fixed salary but an irregular payment, and the relief granted was monetary relief on account of domestic violence, which is distinct from maintenance. The criminal revision application was dismissed, uphol The case was heard by Justice Abhay S. Waghwase. Counsel appearing: Nikhil S. Jaju (counsel for petitioner), Pankaj A. Bharat (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The revision applicants (in-laws) challenged concurrent findings granting monetary relief to the wife under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, arguing the wife earned income as an Anganwadi Sevika. The Court held that the wife's honorarium as Anganwadi Sevika is not a fixed salary but an irregular payment, and the relief granted was monetary relief on account of domestic violence, which is distinct from maintenance. The criminal revision application was dismissed, upholding the concurrent findings of the JMFC and Sessions Court.

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