JUDGMENT

S.K. Palo, J.

1. Aggrieved by the judgment pronounced on 28.09.2013 by Additional District Judge, Ganjbasoda district Vidisha (M.P.) in Civil Suit No. 126-A/2012 (HMA), the appellant/husband has filed this appeal under Section 28 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (for brevity “the Act”).

2. It is not disputed that marriage of the appellant with the respondent was solemnised in the year 2001 by observing Hindu rites. Due to their wedlock, they have two girls named Unnati and Harshita.

3. The appellant/husband moved an application under Section 13 of the Act before the Trial Court for a decree of divorce on the ground of 'cruelty' and desertion. He alleged that the respondent/wife without sufficient cause and without the consent of the appellant/husband left the matrimonial home along with minor daughters. She is living with her parents at Sehore. She is not inclined to live at her matrimonial home when she was living with the appellant. She joined a job without the consent of the appellant/husband and his family members. She also used to meet her male friends. She is not cooperative in performing the domestic duties. She has been tolerated by the appellant/husband but the respon