SAVITRI PANDEY vs PREM CHANDRA PANDEY

The appellant-wife sought a decree of divorce under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act on grounds of cruelty and desertion, along with a return of ornaments and permanent alimony. While the Family Court granted the divorce and alimony, the High Court reversed the decision, finding that the wife was the defaulting party and that allegations of cruelty and desertion were not proved. The Supreme Court was called upon to determine whether the High Court was justified in overturning the trial court's findings of fact regarding the grounds for divorce.