Subyasachi Mukharji, J.—The parties herein were married at Jullundur City according to Hindu Vedic rites on or about 24th January, The first daughter of the marriage Menka was born on 4th January, On 28th February, 1977 second daughter Guddi was born. It is alleged that on 16th May, 1977, the respondent-husband turned the appellant out of his house and withdrew himself from her society. The second daughter unfortunately expired in the house of the respondent/father on 6th August, 1977. On 17th October, 1977, the wife appellant filed a suit against the husband/respondent herein under section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 hereinafter referred to as the said Act for restitution of conjugal rights.

2. In view of the argument now sought to be advanced, it is necessary to refer to the said petition. In the said petition, the wife had set out the history of the marriage as hereinbefore briefly mentioned and alleged several mai-treatments both by the husband as well as by her in- laws and thereafter claimed decree for restitution of conjugal rights. On 21st March, 1978 the learned sub-Judge 1st Class passed an order granting Rs. 185 per month as maintenance pendente lite and Rs