4.The marriage between the Applicant and the Respondent was solemnized
on 19th January, 2012, however, due to physical assault and abuse by the
Respondent, the Applicant was forced to leave matrimonial home of the
Respondent in Mumbai and to return to her parental home in Nasik in
September, 2019. It is submitted that thereafter on 22nd May, 2022 the Applicant
had come to Mumbai at her matrimonial home to take her belongings but she
was abused and beaten up by the Respondent, pursuant to which the Applicant
had lodged N.C. complaint with Kandiwali police station. Thereafter,
Respondent has filed the divorce petition before the Family Court at Bandra
under section 13(1)(i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act and on 10th November,
2022, summons was issued to the Applicant to appear before the Family Court at
Bandra. Learned counsel would submit that the Applicant has attended the
divorce proceedings at Bandra Court twice and the present stage is for filing of
written statement. Learned counsel would submit that the next date before the
Bandra Court is 22nd December, 2023.
