( 1. ) AKIL KURESHI A short, but complex and interesting question has arisen in this First appeal. As it is interesting, it is also of considerable importance. Being a matrimonial dispute involving two young people, we decided to hear this appeal finally at an early date instead of admitting it and allowing to come up for final hearing in due course.

( 2. ) WE have heard the learned counsel for both sides at considerable strength. For the purpose of disposal of the appeal, however, this appeal is formally admitted. Learned advocate Shri Devang Nanavati waived notice of appeal. Necessary documents are already on record. Filing of paper book is therefore dispensed with.

( 3. ) WE may notice the facts at the outset. Appellant, Jyoti and respondent Darshan Nirmal Jain belong to different castes. They had an affair which resulted into their getting married on 12.10.09 according to Hindu rites. Anticipating stiff resistance from their parents and other relatives, the couple had got married without informing them. The marriage was performed at Ahmedabad in Arya Samaj temple in presence of a few close friends. The marriage was also duly registered.

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