(1.) Both the appeals have been directed to be listed together and as such, are being taken up together.
(2.) The appeal being F.A. No.70 of 2023 preferred by the appellant- husband against the decree passed on an application filed under Sec. 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
(3.) The appeal being F.A. No.135 of 2023 has also been filed by the husband against the denial of the prayer for dissolution of marriage on the ground of 'desertion'.