LAWS(JHAR)-2026-2-3

DIWAKAR KUMAR SHARMA Vs. SAFALTA SHARMA

Decided On February 18, 2026
Diwakar Kumar Sharma Appellant
V/S
Safalta Sharma Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The instant appeal under Sec. 19(1) of the Family Court Act, 1984 is directed against the judgment dtd. 15/10/2022 and Decree dtd. 3/11/2022 passed by the learned Principal Judge, Family Court, Godda in Original Suit No.75 of 2021, whereby and whereunder, the petition filed under Sec. 13(1)(i),(i-a),(i-b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 by the plaintiff (appellant herein) seeking a decree of divorce against his wife (respondent herein), has been dismissed.

(2.) The brief facts of the case leading to filing of the divorce petition by the appellant/ plaintiff needs to be referred herein as under:

(3.) Thereafter notice was issued on due address through Nazarat as well as through Registered Post and thereafter publication/advertisement of said notice in the local daily Hindi newspaper was made for appearance of respondent/OP's/defendant/wife, but she did not appear. Therefore, vide order dtd. 20/6/2022 the suit has been ordered to be proceeded ex-parte (in absence of defendant).