JUDGMENT

Sunil P. Deshmukh, J. (Oral) - Heard learned counsel for the appellant and learned counsel for the respondent.

2. The appeal is preferred against dissolution of marriage under decree of divorce by Family Court, Nanded dated 12-04-2017.

3. Learned counsel Mr. Bhapkar for appellant submits that the judgment and decree of Family Court has been in absence of evidence by appellant. He submits that opportunity be given to appellant to lead evidence in the matter, which hitherto could not be given for various reasons, including that there are several other legal matters pending between the parties.

4. On the other hand, Mr. V.P. Kadam, learned counsel for respondent submits that the appeal has been preferred to harass the respondent and to ruin his life and career. He submits that several opportunities which had come appellant''s way, which have been deliberately skipped to be availed with a view to vex the appellant. He submits that there have been several instances of cruelty not only alleged against the appellant but those have been proved. He further submits that conduct of appellant in the matter had been imbued with malafides and cruelty.

5. He submits that after marriage in