1. These three appeals between the same parties are based on a soured matrimonial relationship, preferred by either of the parties and have therefore been heard together and are being disposed by a common order.

2. The parties were married on 14-12-1999 at the approximate age of 27 and 25 years respectively. They separated as early as 22-3-2000. The appellant - husband filed an application for divorce under S.13 of the Hindu Marriage Act (hereinafter called 'the Act') on 16-6-2011 before the Family Judge, Raipur on grounds of cruelty and desertion. On 1-10-2011, the respondent - wife filed an application before the Family Judge, Bilapur under S.9 of the Act for restitution of conjugal rights. The suit for divorce filed by the Appellant at Raipur was disposed on jurisd