JUDGMENT

B.K. Patel, J.

1. Aggrieved by dismissal of his application for dissolution of marriage by decree of divorce under Section 13(1)(i-a) of Hindu Marriage Act (for short 'the Act') in Civil Proceeding No. 198 of 1999 by Learned Judge, Family Court, Cuttack, husband-Appellant has preferred this appeal against wife-Respondent.

2. Parties are Hindus. Appellant is a native of village Bodar in the district of Cuttack. Their marriage was solemnized in Danda Bibha form on 5.1.1998. Appellant is a doctor employed under the State Government whereas Respondent is working as Senior Technical Assistant in the Department of Architect under O.U.A.T., Bhubaneswar. Appellant's father was a Government servant & working as a Health Educator prior to his retirement. It is also not disputed that parties are living in separation since 2.10.1998.

3. It is asserted by the Appellant that his marriage with Respondent was solemnized in village Bodar. After the marriage the parties resided in village Bodar till the 5th day of the marriage, & thereafter shifted to Bhubaneswar. It is alleged by the Appellant that Respondent is an adamant & rowdy lady, who has no respect or affection towards her in-laws. She