AND FAMILY COURT APPEAL No.144 OF 2015 Judgment: (Per the Hon’ble Sri Justice K. Lakshman)

Heard Sri Bethi Venkateswarlu, learned counsel for the appellant. Notice sent to respondent No.1 was returned un-served with an endorsement “unclaimed”, which amounts to service.

2. Appellant-husband preferred the present appeal challenging the order dated 20.07.2010 in F.C.O.P.No.13 of 2010, passed by learned Judge, Family Court-Cum-

Additional District and Sessions at Karimnagar.

3. The appellant has filed a petition under Section 13(1) (i-b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, vide F.C.O.P.No.13 of 2010 against the respondent seeking dissolution of marriage on the ground of desertion. The marriage of appellant and respondent was solemnized on 30.05.1975 as per Hindu rites and customs. They lived happily at Karimnagar district for a period of 31 years and they blessed with four children i.e., two daughters and two sons.

4. According to the appellant, the respondent deserted him on 20.01.2007 and she has not informed her whereabouts. Despite of his best efforts, he could not get the company of the respondent. Therefore, he has filed the aforesaid F.C.O.P. seeking dissolution of marriage on the groun