R. Subbiah, J

1. The appellant has come forward with this appeal aggrieved by the common order dated 30.04.2011 passed in O.P. No. 1036 of 2003 and OP No. 2202 of 2004 on the file of II Additional Family Judge, Chennai. By the said Order dated 30.04.2011, the Family Court dismissed OP No. 1036 of 2003 filed by the appellant for dissolution of the marriage and allowed OP No. 2202 of 2004 filed by the wife/respondent herein under Section 9 of The Hindu Marriage Act for restitution of conjugal rights.

2. As both the appeals arise out of the common order dated 30.04.2011, besides common arguments have been advanced by counsel for both sides, these appeals are taken up together and are disposed of by this common judgment.

3. The appellant herein has filed OP No. 1036 of 2003 before the Family Court, Chennai under Section 13 (1) (i-a) of The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, hereinafter called as the Act. As per the averments contained in the Original Petition, the marriage between the appellant and the respondent was solemnised on 14.11.1999 as per Hindu rites and customs at Aruna Thirumana Mandapam, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015. It is the contention of the appellant that at the time of m