GHULAM MOHAMMED, J.

( 1 ) THE appellant and the respondent are the husband and wife. The marriage between them was held on 10-3-1989 according to the Hindu rites and customs and they lived together as husband and wife at their permanent residence at Bansilalpet, Secunderabad. During the wedlock they begot two children namely Vikram and another child who were aged about 21/2 years and 4 months respectively at the time of filing of the above O. P. It is alleged by the appellant that the respondent-wife, who was suffering from mental disorder and attempted to commit suicide, and has not shown any interest though he made all endeavours to lead the happy married life. Her acts and behaviour, it is stated, are dangerous both to the appellant and the children and there is no safety as the respondent is suffering from Schizophrenia.

( 2 ) THE appellant-husband, therefore, filed O. P. No. 75 of 1991 before the III Additional Judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad at Secunderabad under Section 13 (1) (iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act seeking divorce on the ground that the respondent-wife was suffering from Schizophrenia-mental disorder.

( 3 ) THE respondent filed a counter-affidavit denying the all

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