1. The present appeal arises out of a judgment dismissing petitioner's prayer for a decree of dissolution of marriage / divorce under judgment dated 16th August, 2022 in MAT Suit No. 108 of 2016.

2. The appellant was the plaintiff in the suit. It is not in dispute that the marriage between the parties took place on 24th November, 2006 under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 . The marriage was duly consummated and a female child namely, Kaustubhi Sarkar was born from the wedlock. The marriage is said to be an arranged / negotiated marriage.

3. The plaintiff alleged that soon after marriage the respondent wife became indifferent and apathetic towards the matrimonial obligations. She demonstrated a total lack of regard for the husband and in laws. She was disrespectful and used to misbehave with them. She indulged in using of abusive and filthy language against the plaintiff and his parents. Even in the presence of outsiders the wife would humiliate him. It is the case of the plaintiff that the marriage broke down irretrievably. The indecent behavior of the respondent wife was of such severity that the petitioner was ultimately compelled to leave his official quarters in the year 2012. Si