High Court of Punjab and HaryanaTA/619/2018allowed

Sudha v. Sanjeev Kumar

2018-12-06Lok Adalat Bench - 22 pages

T.A. No. 619 of 2018

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH T.A. No. 619 of 2018 DATE OF DECISION :- December 06, 2018 Sudha ...Applicant

Versus

Sanjeev Kumar

...Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S. MADAAN Present:- Mr. Namit Sharma, Advocate for the applicant. *** Applicant Sudha has filed the instant application seeking transfer of Petition under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 filed by her husband Sanjeev Kumar against her having title 'Sanjeev Kumar Vs. Sudha' pending in the Court of Civil Judge (Sr. Division), Jind to the Court of competent jurisdiction at Panipat.

Interalia in the application it is contended that on account of dispute between her and her husband, she is putting up with her parents at Panipat. She being a woman, it is difficult for her to travel to Jind covering a distance of about 75 kms so as to attend the dates of hearing there, as such the application be accepted.

Notice of the application was given to the respondent, who was duly served but has not opted to appear and offer a contest. I have heard learned counsel for the applicant besides going PARVINDER SINGH 2018.12.07 16:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh

T.A. No. 619 of 2018 through the record.

I am of view that the application calls for acceptance. The same is accordingly allowed. The petition in question is ordered to be withdrawn from the Court of Civil Judge (Sr. Division), Jind and transferred to the Court of District Judge, Panipat for disposal in accordance with law. Learned District Judge, Panipat may retain the petition on his Board or assign it to any other Court of competent jurisdiction. The parties through their counsel are directed to appear in the transfree Court on 14.1.2019. Copies of orders be sent to the Court of Civil Judge (Sr. Division), Jind as well as to the Court of District Judge, Panipat for information and necessary compliance.

(H.S. MADAAN) JUDGE December 06, 2018 p.singh Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No PARVINDER SINGH 2018.12.07 16:01 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh