LAWS(HPH)-2002-8-26

HEMAVATI Vs. PURAN CHAND

Decided On August 05, 2002
Hemavati Appellant
V/S
PURAN CHAND Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This first appeal arises out of the judgment of learned Additional District Judge, Kullu, dated 17th January, 1997.

(2.) Hemavati Appellant, hereinafter referred to as "wife", was married to Puran Chand Respondent, hereinafter referred to as "husband" in the year 1982 at Mandi according to Hindu rites. Two children were born out of the wed lock.

(3.) On October 11, 1995 wife filed a petition under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1956 ("the Act" for short)for a decree of divorce, on the ground of cruelty.