JUDGMENT :

R. Subbiah, J.

1. This appeal is filed as against the order dated 27.02.2017 passed in HMOP No. 1 of 2014 on the file of Family Court, Erode, by which the Original Petition filed by the appellant under Section 13 (1) (ia) (ib) (ii) of The Hindu Marriage Act, for dissolution of the marriage solemnised between him and the respondent on 01.09.2003, was dismissed.

2. As per the averments of the appellant/husband in the original petition filed by him before the Family Court, at the instance of his sister's husband, through a distant relative, the marriage proposal between him and the respondent was mooted and after deliberations by the elders of both sides, a betrothel function was arranged. At the time of the betrothel function, it was represented that the respondent is a M.A. Graduate and her family is following Hindu religion. Subsequently, the marriage between the appellant and the respondent was solemnised on 01.09.2003 at K.G.M. Thirumana Mandapam (Kulalar Thirumana Mandapam), Nadarmedu, Erode District as per Hindu rites and customs. Subsequent to the marriage, the appellant and the respondent resided in the house of the parents of the appellant. It is the contention of th