ISSUE:
Whether the Burden of Proof of Cruelty lies on the petitioner or not?
Whether on facts of the case the respondent-wife committed cruelty on the husband justifying a decree for judicial separation.
Whether condonation of cruelty as a defense under Section 23(1)(b) must be pleaded to be considered?
RULE:
Section 12(1)(c) , Section 10(1) and Section 13(1)(iii) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955