JUDGMENT

Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, J. - None for respondent though served.

2. Though the case was listed for orders on stay, learned counsel for the appellant has finally argued the matter.

3. This appeal is directed against impugned judgment and decree dated 19th July, 2017 passed in Civil Suit No.1-A/2016 by Family Court, Dhamtari whereby the learned Family Court has allowed respondent''s/husband''s application for grant of divorce on the ground of cruelty.

4. Respondent - Piyush Sugandhi filed an application under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act for grant of decree of divorce on the pleadings that marriage of Piyush was solemnized with Shivani on 13.07.2013 and soon after she reached matrimonial house at Baloda Bazar, she started subjecting the husband to torture by indulging in quarrel on every issue and showing no interest to discharge her household obligations. Wife was repeatedly engaged in insisting to visit house of her brother-in-law at Raipur and that was one of the main reason for quarrel between the parties. Aggrieved by quarrelsome behavior resulting in mental cruelty application was filed in the Police Station time and again which led to counselling also. An ap