Dear members,
I have the following situation in my divorce case filed by me (husband) on 13(1)(1-a) cruelty and divorce.
I wanted to produce a witness in my divorce case, the judge didn't allow him as the other party pleaded that I have n't paid 2 months interim maintenance and closed my end of cross-examination.
On the next date, I pleaded judge to re-open and allow my side of witness production paying the 2-months arrears of maintenance. Still, the judge didn't oblige and dismissed my petition requesting him to re-open my witness production.
My lawyer told me that if I wanted my witness to give evidence, I should go to High court!!!
I have the following questions, regarding the above situation
(1) what is the implication of not allowing my witness? How it is viewed by the court in the final order?
(2) Even the wife wants divorce, but on her grounds that I'm impotent and on the payment of Rs. 50L. So, by not allowing my witness deposing, has it made easier for her to win the case on her grounds? Will I be asked to pay Rs. 50L?
(3) Since, she also wants divorce on her grounds, and since I'm the petitioner, will I be given divorce, even I'm not able to prove cruelty and dessertion, since I'm not allowed my witness to give evidence?
Please help
-Naresh