By the Court.—This appeal under Section 19 of Family Courts Act, 1984 (hereinafter referred to as “Act, 1984”) has come up against judgement and decree dated 27.9.2006 passed by Principal Judge, Family Court, Gorakhpur, dismissing the Suit No. 54 of 2003 filed by appellant under Section 13 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (hereinafter referred to as “Act, 1955”), seeking a decree of divorce on the ground of cruelty.

2. Brief facts giving rise to this appeal are that :

Plaintiff-appellant (hereinafter referred to as “appellant”) filed a suit under Section 13 of Hindu Marriage Act,1955 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) against defendants-respondents (hereinafter referred to as “respondents”), which was registered as Family Suit No. 54 of 2003.

As per allegations made in the plaint, marriage between appellant and respondent was solemnized in accordance with Hindu rites and customs on 10.12.1999.

After marriage, respondent remained with appellant’s house only for few days and during the said stay, brother and father of respondent also came to meet her. Respondent was reluctant in consummation of marriage and her behaviour against appellant as well as his family members was very