S.S. Saron, J.

This appeal has been filed by the appellant Prem Pal against the judgment and decree dated 24.5.2011 passed by the learned District Judge, Jhajjar whereby the petition filed by the appellant u/s 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 ("Act"-for short) seeking dissolution of the marriage between the parties on the ground of cruelty and desertion has been dismissed. The marriage between the parties was solemnized on 18.6.1999 according to Hindu rites and ceremonies. The 'Gona' ceremony was held in 2005. The marriage was consummated but the parties have had no child from their marriage. The appellant stated that the behaviour of the respondent and her family members since the time of the marriage had been cruel and uncooperative towards him. However, the appellant hoped that with the passage of time, her behaviour would improve; rather it went from bad to worse. It is alleged that on 25.5.2006 the respondent consumed 'celphos' (aluminium phosphide) in the morning. She was taken to the doctor and her parents were also called. They came to the house of the appellant and it was decided that their life cannot be normal in the prevailing circumstances. Accordingly a wri