Santosh Sarkar v. Sampa Sarkar
Case brief
What is this about?
Transfer of maintenance Misc. Case No. 18 of 2024 from Family Court, Asansol Sadar, Paschim Bardhaman to Additional District Judge, Durgapur; ground: petitioner-husband unable to engage Advocate at Asansol as opposite party-wife is a practicing Advocate there; both parties residents of Asansol suffering ailments (husband cancer, wife osteoarthritis); maintenance sought 24 years after dissolution of marriage; liberty for virtual appearance on prayer; CO 3619 of 2024 disposed of by Shampa Dutt (Paul), J., order dated 16.02.2026.
What did the court decide?
Transfer of Misc. Case No. 18 of 2024 from the Court of the learned Judge, Family Court, Asansol Sadar, Paschim Bardhaman to the Court of the learned Additional District Judge, Durgapur; transferee court to proceed in accordance with law with due notice upon both parties; liberty to permit virtual appearance on prayer; copy of the order to be sent to the concerned Courts for immediate compliance.