Singh, C.J. -- 1. It is confirmation of judgment and decree dated 14.3.1997 in Civil Suit No. 18A of 1994 passed by Additional District Judge, Sighi under section 10 of the Indian Divorce Act 1869 (for short the Act) dissolving marriage between Sunil Masih and Smt. Elizabeth Daisy Masih and awarding Rs. 50,000.00 as damages under sections 34/35, which is sought under section 17 the Act.

2. Marriage between Sunil Masih and Smt. Elizabeth Daisy Masih was solemnized according to the Christian religion at Arch Highsys of Kolkata church of christ the king. Out of the wedlock, three children are born. Allegation of Sunil Masih is that Smt. Elizabeth Daisy Masih developed illicit relations with Paramjit Singh for the past one year. In his absence, Pararrtjit Singh would come to his house and have illicit relations with Smt. Elizabeth Daisy Masih. On 9.9.1993, when they were involved in illicit relations, he along with his neighbours reached his house and caught both of them red handed. During night duty, she would call Paramjit Singh to the house and spena the night sleeping in one bed and have intercourse. On being asked not to do so, they would resort to beating him. Openly she wo