Manju Bala v. Pawan Kumar Sharma
Case brief
What is this about?
Punjab & Haryana High Court, TA-183-2024, Archana Puri J., 24.04.2025 - transfer of matrimonial litigation; Section 9 Hindu Marriage Act petition (HMA/2343/2023) transferred from Family Court, Amritsar to Patiala on wife's application; convenience of wife; applicant without source of earning; about 250 km commuting distance; co-pendency with Section 125 Cr.P.C. maintenance petition and Section 12 Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act petition at Patiala; respondent a government employee in S.D.M. office, Amritsar; respondent proceeded ex parte for non-appearance despite service; clubbing of three matrimonial cases before one court; record to be sent to District and Sessions Judge, Patiala; joint listing and appearance within one month.
What did the court decide?
Transfer of the petition under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA/2343/2023, 'Pawan Kumar Sharma Vs. Manju Bala') from the Family Court, Amritsar to the Court of competent jurisdiction at Patiala; requisite record to be sent to the District and Sessions Judge, Patiala; petition to be assigned to the Court where the parties' two other matrimonial cases are pending; endeavour to adjourn all three cases for the same date; parties to appear within one month.