(1.) In terms of the present application, the appellant-wife is seeking permission to withdraw her consent recorded on 20-4-2009 with a further prayer that the matter be heard on merits.
(2.) The application is opposed by the respondent-husband.
(3.) The marriage between the parties was solemnized as per Hindu customary rites on 8-12-1980. The parties could not pull along. On 17-1-2001 respondent-husband filed a petition for dissolution of marriage by a decree of divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) & (ib) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (hereinafter referred to as the Act). The petition was opposed by the wife. In terms of judgment and decree dated 16-2-2004, the District Judge allowed the petition and dissolved the marriage on the ground of cruelty.