Smt. Sonali Pandey v. State of U.P. Thru. Secy. Home Deptt. U.P. Lko. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench; Transfer Application (Criminal) No. 5 of 2026; Smt. Sonali Pandey v. State of U.P. (Home Deptt.) and another; Rajeev Singh, J.; order dated 23 February 2026; transfer of Complaint Case 9110/2021 under Sections 379/504 IPC from Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate-03, Hardoi (P.S. Kotwali City) to District Sitapur; matrimonial dispute between wife and husband; two sons; applicant ousted eight years ago, residing at parents' house; possibility of settlement; both parties consented to mediation; Mediation and Conciliation Centre sitting fixed for 16.3.2026; parties to bring original ID proofs; responsible mediator to be deputed; next date 22.5.2026 with mediation report; officers excused until further order; interim order dated 28.1.2026 with notice to private respondent; counsel Rajesh Kumar Agnihotri for applicant; G.A. for State.
What did the court decide?
No final decision taken on the transfer prayer; with both parties consenting, the matter was referred to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of the Court (session fixed for 16.3.2026); parties directed to attend with original IDs; a responsible mediator to be deputed; next listing on 22.5.2026 with the mediation report; officers present excused from appearance until further order.