Monali Hitendra Sharma v. Hitendra Kantilal Sharma
Case brief
What is this about?
Transfer of matrimonial proceedings; section 9 restitution of conjugal rights; Family Court Jalgaon to Family Court Bandra Mumbai; convenience of wife; 14-year-old son schooling in Mumbai; around 490 kms distance and 10-11 hours travel hardship; non-payment of maintenance to wife and son; counter blast to divorce proceedings and DV complaint at Borivali; ad-interim relief in terms of prayer clause (b); notice returnable 24 February 2026; Jalgaon next date 6 January 2026; MCA 471 of 2025; Bombay High Court; Rajesh S. Patil J.; Monali Hitendra Sharma v. Hitendra Kantilal Sharma; Adv. Sayli S. Wani.
What did the court decide?
Interlocutory order: notice issued to the respondent returnable on 24 February, 2026; applicant permitted to serve by private notice by all permissible modes with affidavit of service; ad-interim relief granted in terms of prayer clause (b) till the next date of hearing; directions issued for communication of the order to the Family Court, Jalgaon. Final transfer question left open.