RAM PAL Vs. KRISHANJIT

JUDGEMENT

(1.) A petition bearing H.M.A. case No.40-T dated 25.04.2007/ 17.04.2009 was filed by Krishanjit-wife invoking the provisions of Section 13 (1) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (in short "the Act of 1955") for dissolution of her marriage with Ram Pal-husband by a decree of divorce, which was allowed by learned Additional District Judge (Fast Track Court), Patiala, vide judgment and decree dated 03.08.2009.

(2.) In the petition, it was averred by Krishanjit that her marriage with the appellant was solemnized at Patiala on 19.06.1994 according to Hindu rites and ceremonies. After marriage, they cohabited as husband and wife at the matrimonial home and a daughter, namely, Mehak was born on 16.03.1995.

(3.) On notice of the petition, Ram Pal appeared and filed written statement raising preliminary objections with regard to maintainability of the petition in the present form, suppression of true and material facts by Krishanjit, cause of action etc.