( 1 ) THIS appeal is directed against the judgment and decree, dated 28-2-1997, in O. P. No. 75/1995 on the file of the learned Family Court-cum-IV Additional District and Sessions Judge, Vijayawada.

( 2 ) APPELLANT herein filed the above petition under Sections 13 (1) (i), 13 (1) (ia) and 13 (1) (ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, for dissolution of his marriage with the respondent alleging that his marriage with the respondent was solemnized according to Hindu Dharma Sastras and Caste Customs on 4-5-1984 at Tiruvuru. The marriage was consummated. Appellant and respondent led marital life at Vijayawada for some time and thereafter petitioner got employment as Assistant Professor in Vasavi Engineering College, Hyderabad. Therefore, they shifted to Hyderabad in the month of March/april 1985. During their lawful wedlock, they were blessed with a female child on 20-9-1985. The father of respondent acquired extensive movable and immovable properties in and around Tiruvuru. Since appellant was not wealthy, respondent expressed her dissatisfaction saying that great injustice was done to her as the appellant did not have good financial status. Respondent was from the ver