Mrs. Rekha Mittal, J.: - The present appeal lays challenge to the judgment and decree dated 03.07.2013 passed by the Additional District Judge, Narnaul whereby the petition filed by the appellant under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 (for brevity ‘HMA’) seeking dissolution of marriage of the parties has been dismissed.

2. The marriage of the parties was solemnised in the year 1986 as per Hindu Rites when the appellant was six years old. After attaining the age of majority, the marriage was consummated. The appellant has prayed for a decree of divorce on twin grounds i.e. the respondent is guilty of treating him with cruelty and has withdrawn from his society since 13.09.2002 and refused to resume cohabitation despite efforts by the appellant. The respondent (wife) has been accused of cruelty inter alia on the allegations that she never obeyed commands of the husband in regard to cooking of food and making tea etc. and abused the appellant in presence of guests. She never gave respect to the appellant and his family members. On 13.09.2002, she left the matrimonial home without consent of the appellant and is residing with her parents. A false case under Sections 4