Smt. Preeti Sharma v. Munesh Kumar Sharma
Case brief
What is this about?
Transfer Application (Civil) No. 67 of 2025, Allahabad High Court, Neeraj Tiwari, J.; interim order on transfer of matrimonial suit Case No. 258 of 2024 (Munesh Kumar Sharma v. Smt. Preeti Sharma) under Section 13(1) Hindu Marriage Act from Principal Judge, Family Court, Bulandshahar to competent court at Budaun on ground of inconvenience of wife/applicant; reliance on Supreme Court precedents on transfer of divorce/matrimonial proceedings (SCC 2011, AIR 2009 SC, SCC 2000, SCC 2001, SCC 2016); notice with post steps and affidavit timelines; interim stay of further proceedings till next listing; relisted 21.04.2025; final transfer decision reserved.
What did the court decide?
Interim relief only: notice directed to the opposite party (steps within ten days by ordinary and registered speed post, failing which listing under Chapter XII Rule 4 of the High Court Rules), three weeks for counter affidavit, one week thereafter for rejoinder affidavit, further proceedings of the matrimonial case stayed till next listing, and the transfer application listed for 21.04.2025. Final opinion on transfer expressly deferred until the opposite party is heard.