Mrs. Lisa Gill, J.:- This judgment shall dispose of FAO Nos.7251 of 2011 (Amit Kaushik versus Monika Gaur) and 563 of 2012 (Monika Kaushik versus Amit Kaushik) as they arise out of common judgment and decree dated 23.11.2011 passed by the learned District Judge, Family Court, Faridabad.

2. FAO No. 7251 of 2011 has been preferred by the appellant - husband Amit Kaushik being aggrieved of the dismissal of his petition under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (hereinafter referred to as an ‘Act’) for grant of decree of divorce on the grounds of cruelty and desertion by his wife – Monika Gaur, vide the impugned judgment and decree.

3. FAO No. 563 of 2012 has been preferred by the appellant – wife Monika Kaushik being aggrieved of dismissal of her petition under Section 9 of the Act wherein she has prayed for restitution of conjugal rights.

4. The facts of the case, as revealed in the petition filed by Amit Kaushik under Section 13 of the Act, are that marriage between the parties was solemnised on 20.01.2005 as per Hindu rites and ceremonies. Amit Kaushik was working as Assistant Manager, EHC in Night Frank India Limited having its office at Gurgaon. No child was born o