IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
K.LAKSHMAN, VAKITI RAMAKRISHNA REDDY
....... – Appellant
Versus
....... – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
K. Lakshman, J.
Heard Sri S.V. Ramana, learned counsel for the appellant in both the cases and Sri G. Udaya Bhaskar Rao, learned counsel appearing for the respondent.
2. In both the Appeals, the appellant is the husband and the respondent is his wife. Their marriage was performed on 05.12.1996 as per Hindu rites and customs and it is an arranged marriage.
3. Out of their lawful wedlock, they were blessed with three children i.e., T. Sai Abhishek born on 25.10.1997 and Anuvamshika born on 22.11.1998 and Alaknanda Devi born on 05.08.2001.
4. The appellant-husband filed petition under Section 13 (1)(a) and (1)(b) of the Hindu Marriage Act vide O.P.No.1189/2010 against the respondent-wife seeking dissolution of marriage on the grounds of cruelty and desertion. The respondent-wife filed petition under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, vide O.P.No.191 of 2011 against the appellant-husband seeking restitution of conjugal rights. The respondent-wife filed a petition vide O.P.No.408 of 2011 against the appellant-husband seeking custody of the children and also for visitation rights.
5. Vide common order, dated 24.10.2014, the learned Judge, Additional Family Court at Huyderabad dism
The appellant's allegations of cruelty were not substantiated by reliable evidence, and the court emphasized that mere claims are insufficient for dissolution of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act....
A party alleging cruelty in divorce must substantiate claims with relevant evidence; failure to do so results in dismissal of the petition.
A marriage may be dissolved under the Hindu Marriage Act on grounds of cruelty and desertion when evidence shows a complete breakdown of the marital relationship, without any intention for reconcilia....
The court emphasized the necessity of specific evidence to substantiate claims of cruelty and desertion in divorce proceedings.
Sufficient evidence of mental cruelty is necessary for divorce under Hindu Marriage Act, with financial conditions imposed for child support and no permanent alimony due to wife's independence.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the proof of cruelty and desertion under Section 13 (1) (ia) & (ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Marriage dissolution requires substantiation of cruelty and desertion, influenced by long-term separation, establishing irreparable breakdown and entitlement to permanent alimony.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the definition and establishment of desertion under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The court emphasized the intentional permanent forsaking and aban....
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