The Himachal Pradesh High Court has strongly criticized a husband for attempting to evade a 15-year-old maintenance order after allegedly evicting his wife and minor child from their home. The case stems from a 2011 order issued under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, following the wife's allegations of harassment after the birth of their daughter. The judicial magistrate had granted her monthly maintenance of ₹10,000 and a compensation of ₹50,000 for mental anguish. Despite benefiting from a prior settlement, the husband sought to dismiss the maintenance order, claiming it was no longer valid. However, the High Court found that he could not selectively use the compromise to escape his responsibilities. Justice Romesh Verma declared the husband's plea without merit, urging the executing court to expedite the case's resolution. The court's ruling underscores the importance of protecting the rights of women and children in domestic situations.