The Madras High Court has delivered a significant ruling in the ongoing legal dispute between actor Ravi Mohan and his separated wife, Aarti Ravi. The court rejected the actor's petition seeking a further delay in the proceedings related to interim maintenance. This decision ensures that the previously set deadline for hearing the maintenance plea remains unchanged. The case continues to draw public attention as the divorce proceedings between the couple are still pending before the Chennai Family Welfare Court.
Court Upholds Existing Deadline
According to News 18, the core of the dispute revolves around an interim maintenance petition filed by Aarti Ravi. In her plea, she alleged that Ravi Mohan has not made any interim payments since April 2025 for expenses related to their children's education. When the petition was not taken up for hearing promptly, she approached the High Court seeking urgent intervention. Earlier, the High Court had directed the Family Welfare Court to hear the maintenance application and pass appropriate orders within two weeks. That directive remains in force following the latest ruling.
Aarti Ravi Opposes Extension
Ravi Mohan subsequently filed a fresh petition requesting the High Court to extend the time granted to the Family Welfare Court. When the matter came before Justice Abdul Quddhose, senior advocate J. Ravindran, representing Aarti Ravi, strongly opposed the request. He argued that there was no justification for altering the timeline already established by the court. After considering the submissions from both sides, the judge declined to grant any extension and dismissed Ravi Mohan's plea.
Family Welfare Court to Proceed
With the dismissal of the petition, the Family Welfare Court is expected to continue hearing the interim maintenance issue within the period already directed by the High Court. The judge also advised Ravi Mohan to seek any further relief directly before the Family Welfare Court, where the main proceedings are pending. This latest order is seen as a crucial step in ensuring that the maintenance plea is addressed without further delay while the broader divorce case continues through the legal process.
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