Uttamram Ledu Singh v. Kayaso Bai - 2022 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 1679

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2022 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 1679

CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT
Judge, J
Uttamram Ledu Singh v. Kayaso Bai

Table of Content
1. overview of the divorce application and facts of desertion. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4)
2. arguments presented by both parties regarding the circumstances. (Para 5 , 6)
3. court's observations and findings on evidence of desertion. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14)
4. key legal principles regarding desertion established. (Para 15 , 16 , 17)
5. final ruling and dismissal of the appeal. (Para 18 , 19 , 20)

1. Challenge in this appeal is to the judgment and decree dated 1-9-2017 passed by the Judge, Family Court, Manendragarh, District Korea, in civil suit No.81 - A / 15 whereby the application filed by the appellant / husband for grant of decree of divorce on the ground of desertion, was rejected.

2. The appellant / husband pleaded that he was married to respondent / wife - Kayaso Bai prior to 26 years from the date of filing of the suit. After the marriage, the wife was residing with him at village Arjunpur and out of wedlock, three daughters were born, who were married. According to the appellant, for the last 25 years the respondent has deserted him without any lawful cause, therefore, he is entitled to get decree of divorce.

3. The respondent / wife denied the plain