K. Sreedharan, J.

1. These proceedings are between same parties. They are concerning the marriage between them. So, I consider it advantageous to dispose of them by this common judgment.

2. I will first take up S.A. No. 498/1987. This second appeal arises out of a proceeding under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, hereinafter referred to as 'the Act', for declaration of the marriage between the parties as nullity under Section 12(1)(c) of the Act. Trial Court dismissed that application filed by the husband. On his appeal learned District Judge passed a decree annulling the marriage. That decree is under challenge. (I am referring to the parties as they are arrayed before the Trial Court in the proceedings under the Act).

3. Material averments made by husband in the petition filed before Trial Court are as follows : Petitioner and respondent are Hindus. Their marriage was solemnised on 13-12-81 in accordance with the religious rites of the community to which they belong. After marriage they resided at his house till they left for Ranchi, his place of employment. During the stay at the petitioner's house and on arrival at Ranchi respondent used to take certain pills regularly. They