( 1 ) THIS appeal by the husband is directed. against the judgment and decree of the learned Subordinate Judge, Warangal, in O. P. No. 13 of 1676 allowing the petition and granting decree for divorce.

( 2 ) IT is alleged in the petition filed by the wife, the respondent herein, that she was married to the appellant about, ten years ago at the house of her parents in Lingapur village of Narsampet taluk. At the time of the marriage she was aged about nine years while her husband was aged about thirteen years. Subsequent to the marriage, she occasionally lived in the house of the appellant for short periods. For the purpose of disposal of this appeal, it is not necessary for us to refer to the other facts except to state that she was not being treated well by the appellant and his family members, that the appellant deserted the respondent, that the attempts made by the parents of the respondent for reconciliation failed and that the respondent apprehended that it would be harmful and injurious for her to live with the appellant. Subsequent to the filing of the original petition, the respondent-wife filed and amended petition on 1-2-1977 in para 6 of which it was stated