The Orissa High Court granted divorce to the husband on the ground of desertion under Section 13(1)(i-b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, recognizing the complete breakdown of the marriage. The wife sought ₹30 lakhs as permanent alimony, which the husband’s counsel opposed. After considering the husband's income, both parties' standard of living, and the wife's financial security, the court awarded ₹18 lakhs as permanent alimony. In conclusion, the court dissolved the marriage and directed the husband to pay ₹18 lakhs to the wife as permanent alimony.