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News18
14-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Prayagraj: SDM Jyoti Maurya's Estranged Husband, A Sanitation Worker, Files Alimony Petition
Alok Maurya filed a first appeal in the Allahabad High Court after the Family Court rejected his alimony plea, seeking delay condonation as the decree wasn't available for 77 days In a new development in the ongoing dispute between Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Jyoti Maurya and her husband Alok Maurya, Alok has filed a petition in the Allahabad High Court seeking alimony from his wife. The High Court has issued a notice to Jyoti Maurya and instructed that a copy of the appeal be sent to her by registered post. The next hearing is scheduled for August 8, 2025. The matter gained public attention when Alok Maurya, a sanitation worker, claimed that his wife Jyoti Maurya, an administrative officer, was having an affair. Alok initially applied for interim alimony in the Family Court of Azamgarh, citing his various illnesses and his minor government post, while his wife holds a senior administrative position. However, his application was rejected on January 4, 2025. Subsequently, Alok Maurya filed a first appeal in the Allahabad High Court against the Family Court's order. The appeal, delayed by 77 days, included a request for condonation of the delay due to the unavailability of the decree. A division bench comprising Justice Arindam Sinha and Justice Dr. Yogendra Kumar Srivastava heard the matter, ordering notice issuance on both the appeal and the application for delay condonation. The High Court has directed the appellant to submit necessary documents and the process fee for notice service via registered post or speed post. Additionally, the court has requested an English translation of the Family Court's order dated January 4, 2025. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Print
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Allahabad HC issues notice to PCS officer Jyoti Maurya on husband's plea seeking maintenance
In his petition before the high court, Alok Maurya has said that his estranged wife is an administrative officer while he is doing a meagre government job and also suffering from several ailments. Therefore, he is entitled for maintenance from her, the plea said. Hearing the plea filed by Alok Kumar Maurya, a sanitation worker, a division bench comprising Justices Arindam Sinha and Dr Yogendra Kumar Srivastava fixed August 8 for the next fate of hearing in the case. Prayagraj, Jul 13 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court has issued notice to PCS officer Jyoti Maurya on a petition filed by her estranged husband challenging a family court's order rejecting his application for maintenance from his wife. During the course of hearing, the counsel for the appellant-husband submitted before the court that he is aggrieved by judgment dated January 4, 2025 of the family court, Prayagraj dismissing his application for maintenance. The counsel argued that respondent-wife Jyoti Maurya is an administrative officer, while the petitioner has a low-paying government job and is suffering from several ailments. However, as the appeal was filed after a delay of 77 days, an application was also made for condonation of delay on behalf of the husband. The court issued a notice to Jyoti Maurya on the applications to condone the delay in filing appeal. In its order dated July 3, the court also directed the petitioner to file an English translation of the family court's impugned judgment dated January 4, 2025. It is relevant to mention that Jyoti Maurya has filed a petition at the family court, Prayagraj seeking divorce from Alok Maurya, a 'safai karmachari'. During the pendency of the divorce petition, Alok Maurya filed an application in the family court for maintenance under section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, which was rejected on January 4, 2025. Hence he filed the present first appeal before the high court. Alok Maurya was appointed as safai karmachari in the Panchayati Raj department in 2009. Thereafter, he got married with Jyoti Maurya in 2010. According to Alok Maurya, he made all possible arrangements for the study of his wife at Prayagraj. However, he alleged that after clearing the PCS examination, when she was appointed as SDM in 2015, her (Jyoti's) attitude changed towards him and his family members. PTI COR RAJ KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HC issues notice to PCS officer after her estrangedhusband, a safai worker, seeks maintenance
Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court has issued notice to PCS officer Jyoti Maurya on a petition filed by her estranged husband Alok Kumar Maurya challenging the decision of family court whereby his application for maintenance from his wife was rejected. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to Alok, his estranged wife is an administrative officer and he is doing a meagre government job and also suffering from some ailments. In this backdrop, he is entitled for maintenance from her. Hearing the appeal on July 3, a division bench comprising Justice Arindam Sinha and Justice Yogendra Kumar Srivastava fixed August 8, 2025 for the next hearing. The court issued notice to Jyoti Maurya along with this order on the applications and appeal. It is relevant to mention that SDM Jyoti Maurya has filed a petition for divorce at Family Court, Prayagraj, seeking divorce from her estranged husband, Alok Kumar Maurya, a safai karmachari. Alok was appointed as Safai Karmachari in Panchayati Raj department in 2009. He got married to Jyoti Maurya in 2010. According to Alok's counsel Gaurav Tripathi, his client made all possible arrangements for the study of his wife at Prayagraj. However, he alleged that after clearing the PCS examination, when she was appointed as SDM in 2015, her (Jyoti's) attitude changed towards him and his family members and now she wanted a divorce from him. During the pendency of the divorce petition, Alok filed an application for maintenance under section 24 of the Hindu Marriages Act, which was rejected by the family court, Prayagraj, on January 4, 2025. Hence, he filed the present first appeal before the high court.
