Mohan S/O Bhagwat Chavhan v. Sonali Mohan Chavhan
Case brief
What is this about?
Transfer of inter-spousal matrimonial proceedings between JMFC Lonar and JMFC Mehkar (District Buldhana); wife's pending proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act and Section 125 CrPC maintenance at Lonar; husband's Restitution of Conjugal Rights proceeding at Mehkar; 23 km distance between the two courts; convenience of the husband-applicant; counsel's contention that DV Act proceedings fall within Lonar jurisdiction; application disposed of for want of merit; Nagpur Bench, Bombay High Court; neutral citation 2026:BHC-NAG:743.
What did the court decide?
Considering that the distance between Lonar and Mehkar is only 23 km and that the application was filed by the husband, the Judge held that no inconvenience would be caused to the applicant in attending the proceedings at Lonar. ¶19