1. This Appeal arises out of an order of dismissal (09.01.2011) passed by the trial court/Principal Judge, Family Court, Chennai, in F.C.O.P.No.1454 of 2010 filed by appellant herein seeking divorce on the ground of cruelty and desertion under section 10(1)(ix) and (x) of the Divorce Act, 1869.

2. Case of the appellant, in brief, is as follows:

Appellant is the wife of respondent. The marriage between the parties was solemnised on 28.05.2004 at Arcot Luthran Church, Cuddalore according to Christian rites and customs and was duly entered in the Register. They had been living together as husband and wife in the respondent's house for a a period of six months. Thereafter, the attitude of respondent became changed. Respondent's parents used to beat the appellant and used to scold her frequently in the presence of others and she was ill-treated by respondent and his family members both physically and mentally. The appellant was hoping that the respondent would change his attitude. But things were getting worst day by day. Respondent used to come at late night in a drunken state. He grew wild and stated that from the very beginning he disliked the appellant and is not intere