IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
K.LAKSHMAN, B.R.MADHUSUDHAN RAO
..... – Appellant
Versus
..... – Respondent
JUDGMENT:
K.Lakshman, J.
1. Even today, there is no representation on behalf of the appellant and the respondent. We have perused the record.
2. This appeal is filed challenging the order dated 07.05.2014 in FCOP No.674 of 2012 passed by the learned Judge, Family Court, at Secunderabad.
3. The appellant is the husband, and the respondent is the wife. The marriage of the appellant with the respondent was performed on 11.02.2001 as per Hindu rites and customs. It is an arranged marriage. They lived and lead their marital life happily till 2009. They were blessed with a male boy. The appellant was working as an agent in an automobile shop and was drawing a handsome salary. Out of his income, he purchased all household articles and also bought gold and silver for the respondent as per her wishes. At the respondent’s request, the appellant accepted her proposal to join a job as a school teacher. However, thereafter, there was a change in the attitude of the respondent. She started neglecting both their son and the appellant. The respondent used to shout at their son without any reason and began avoiding the appellant by refusing to acknowledge their presence at home. Whenever the appellan
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