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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
Devan Ramachandran, M.B. SNEHALATHA, JJ
SONA – Appellant
Versus
SIVAKUMAR – Respondent
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| 1. respondent denies allegations and presents counterarguments. (Para 5) |
| 2. evidence and testimonies presented in court. (Para 10 , 12) |
| 3. legal definitions and interpretations of cruelty in marriage. (Para 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22) |
| 4. court recognizes need for divorce under section 13(1)(ia). (Para 23) |
| 5. final order granting divorce and costs. (Para 24) |
JUDGMENT
M.B.Snehalatha, J
The appellant/wife has filed this appeal challenging the judgment and decree of the Family Court, Malappuram declining the relief of divorce sought by her under Section 13 (1)(ia) and 13(1)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act , 1955.
2. Appellant's case is that her marriage with the respondent was solemnized on 07.02.2010 in accordance with Hindu customary rites; that a male child was born to them in the said wedlock. At the time of marriage, she was given 15 sovereigns of gold ornaments and cash of ₹10,000/- by her parents. After the marriage, the respondent, who was working abroad, went abroad. Respondent did not meet the expenses for her delivery and failed to provide maintenance. When the respondent came on leave, he neglected her, insulted her, treated her with cruelty and thus
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