JASWINDER SINGH Vs. JASVIR KAUR

JUDGEMENT

(1.) DELAY of 60 days in filing the appeal is condoned.

(2.) BY way of instant appeal, the appellant -husband has challenged the judgment and decree dated 9.10.2012, whereby petition under Section 13(1)(ia)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (In short, "the Act") for dissolution of marriage by a decree of divorce on the ground of desertion and cruelty filed by the appellant was dismissed by the District Judge, Family Court, Ambala.

(3.) VIDE order dated 26.8.2013, the matter was referred to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court to explore the possibility of amicable settlement between the parties and the parties were directed to appear before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on 3.10.2013. However, the parties could not appear before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on the said date and an application bearing CM No. 19870 -CII of 2013 was moved for extension of time for appearing before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court. Accordingly, vide order dated 10.10.2013 the application was disposed of and the parties were directed to appear before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on 3.12.2013. Consequently, the dispute between the parties was settled amicably before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre vide settlement dated 13.12.2013.