Order :

Arun Monga, J.

1. Appellant-wife is before this Court assailing the judgment and decree dated 05.09.2024 passed by learned Family Court, Sardarshahar, District Churu vide which her petition under Section 13 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act of 1955”) seeking dissolution of marriage was rejected.

2. Brief facts first. The marriage between the appellant and the respondent was solemnized on 25.12.2009 as per Hindu rites at Churu. From the wedlock, a female child, Abhilasha, now aged about 7 years, was born and is in the custody of the appellant.

2.1 The appellant alleged that soon after marriage, she was subjected to cruelty by the respondent and his family members, who were dissatisfied with the dowry brought by her. She contended that she was harassed, physically assaulted and humiliated on account of such demands. Being employed in the BSF, she was further pressurized to resign from her job and was subjected to false and baseless allegations of extramarital affairs. It was also alleged that the respondent used to take her salary and spend it on liquor and other vices, while additionally demanding a house in a posh locality and a sum of Rs.10,00,00