SASWATI CHATTOPADHYAY Vs. AVIK CHATTOPADHYAY

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The above appeal was preferred against the judgment and decree dated 27th December 2006 passed by the learned Principal Judge, Family Court at Kolkata. By the impugned judgment and decree learned trial Judge has declared that the marriage between the Appellant and the Respondent solemnized on 27th December 2006 is null and void.

(2.) The above matrimonial action was initially brought by the Respondent/Petitioner in the Court of the District & Sessions Judge, Delhi which was registered as H.M.A.P. Case No. 729 of 2002. The said suit was filed under Section 12(1)(c) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (hereinafter as the said Act) alternatively for dissolution of marriage under Section 13(i)(a) of the said Act.

(3.) The short fact leading to filing of the suit is stated hereunder: