LAXMI NARAIN Vs. SMT. SUNITA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal has been filed by the husband, whose application filed under Section 13(1)(ia)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, seeking dissolution of his marriage with the Respondent, was dismissed on May 22, 2010.

(2.) HEARD counsel for the parties.

(3.) UPON notice, written -statement was filed by the respondent. It was stated by her therein that on account of concealment of material facts, no relief be granted to the appellant. She reiterated allegations of demand of dowry and cruelty to her at the hands of the appellant and his family members. Many instances of committing cruelty were mentioned in the written -statement stating that the appellant had been beating the respondent under the influence of liquor. Allegation of adultery was denied. The trial Court, on appraisal of pleadings of the parties, put them to trial. Both the parties led evidence and the Court below formulated the following points for its adjudication: