Smt. Pavithra v. Manja Naik
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Karnataka (HC-KAR), CP No. 86 of 2026, decided 17 June 2026 by P Sree Sudha. Wife's transfer petition under Sec. 24 CPC to shift husband's M.C.No.58/2025 (restitution of conjugal rights) from Senior Civil Judge and JMFC Hosadurga to Principal Senior Civil Judge and JMFC Arasikere. Key factors: two minor children (aged 6 and 4), petitioner without income residing with parents, 80 km distance, alleged illicit relation ('Bhagya'), maintenance case Criminal Misc.No.967/2025 pending at Arasikere, respondent's complaint/FIR claim re threat to life. Transfer allowed as 'just and reasonable'; I.A.No.1/2026 for stay closed.
What did the court decide?
Transfer of M.C.No.58/2025 from the Senior Civil Judge and JMFC, Hosadurga to the Principal Senior Civil Judge and JMFC, Arasikere; I.A.No.1/2026 for stay closed. ¶32