SUSHMA TAYA Vs. ARVIND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) By way of this appeal, Smt. Sushma Taya-appellant (hereinafter to be referred as "the appellant") assailed the judgment and decree dated 19.07.2014 passed by learned Additional District Judge, Karnal, allowing the petition in H.M.A. case No.56 dated 15.11.2011/09.09.2013 filed under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (hereinafter to be referred as "the Act of 1955") filed against her by her husband Arvind-petitioner-respondent.

(2.) The facts which need elaboration are as under:-

(3.) Appellant contested the petition. In the written statement filed by her, she pleaded that a huge sum was spent on marriage and dowry by her parents, but just after two days of marriage her husband and his family members started showing resentment for having been given inadequate dowry. Their verbal taunts gradually turned into violent acts. Her husband Arvind demanded "40,000/- for starting a business and when she refused to convey his demand to her mother, she was ill treated by him. Her mother came to know about the torture being given to her. She somehow arranged the amount of "40,000/- by borrowing from relatives and gave the same to her husband, who spent the amount on drinking and gambling. His father was having a lustful eye on her and used to utter obscene words. When she informed her husband about his conduct, he became furious and gave beatings to her saying that she was raising false allegation.