By this appeal the appellant is assailing correctness, propriety and legality of the order which has been passed by the 3rd Addl. District Judge, Mandsaur .in the matter of H.M.A. 20/98 so far as the order of the trial Court granting permanent alimony to respondent at the rate of Rs. 800/- per month is concerned.

A matrimonial petition was filed by the present appellant Surajmal in the said Court for getting divorce against the respondent Rukminibai, his wedded wife. He alleged that Rukminibai is living in adultery for 3 years prior to the presentation of matrimonial petition in the Court. He also alleged that she used to abuse him and his family members when she was residing in his house. He further alleged that inspite of notice sent to respondent and a meeting of caste panchyat, respondent did not come back to matrimonial home. The respondent contended that the appellant was assaulting her and on account of such assault it was not safe for her to stay with him alongwith their daughter. The daughter begotten out of the said wedlock seems to be with respondent-Rukminibai. The trial Court granted a decree of divorce in favour of the appellant and against the respondent her