Monika v. Mahesh Kalra

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH TA-191-2016 (O & M) Date of decision: 21.09.2016 Monika ....Applicant V/s Mahesh Kalra

...Respondent(s)

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJAN GUPTA

Present:

Mr. K.S. Derabassi, Advocate for the applicant. **** Rajan Gupta, J. (Oral) This is a petition under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure for transfer of proceedings initiated by the respondent-husband under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (for short 'the Act') from Yamunanagar to Panchkula.

Respondent remains unrepresented despite service. It is urged before the court that certain proceedings are already pending at Panchkula. Besides, applicant is living with her parents and has a minor child to look after. Husband of the applicant is in Government job. Applicant being a woman may not be able to effectively defend the proceedings at Yamunanagar.

Under the circumstances, the present petition is allowed. It is directed that proceedings under Section 9 of the Act at Yamunanagar, be transferred to a court of co-ordinate jurisdiction at Panchkula. (RAJAN GUPTA) September 21, 2016 JUDGE sukhpreet Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No Sukhpreet Kaur 2016.09.23 14:28 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document