what difference is it going to make if he appeals or not
if he appeals - you have to slug it out in the court again
if he doenst appeal - so what - you still cannot force him to stay with you, what will the court do? the court cannot chain him wiith you in one room, the court will only make arrangememnt for your 'roti - kapdaa - makaan' that too within his means of earning, and if you are earning then even that wont be provided.
you will file maintainence - and will gain some kind of monetary compensation....aage kya?
so what have you gained by contesting his divorce - you have lost him physically, emotionally - only on paper he remains your husband, and he will provide you money until you get married or find work...........
what did you gain - just some thousand rupees monthly,,but you have lost your husband forever, because even after dismissal, i bet, he will never return to you again. and the court will not force him to stay with you, and you are left with a husband who has deserted you, and a 'married; tag that wont allow you to get married again.
you are trapped by your own decision to contest his divorce, ....................................all the best for your future