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 mentally harassed her. Due to the neglect and ill-treatment, appellant had to return to her parental home on 31.07.2014. Thereafter, respondent has not contacted her and has not provided any maintenance to her and the child. Respondent has deserted the appellant since 31.07.2014. Though the appellant tried to contact the respondent several times over phone, he refused to join the comp