Shallu Rani Alias Shallu v. Goldy
Case brief
What is this about?
Transfer of matrimonial petition; Section 9 Hindu Marriage Act restitution of conjugal rights petition; convenience of wife preference in transfer applications; ex parte proceeding against husband despite service; minor children in wife's care and custody; wife without source of earning; about 100 kms commute; no other litigation between parties; Family Court Ludhiana to Family Court SBS Nagar; TA-231-2024; Punjab and Haryana High Court; Justice Archana Puri; decided 08.04.2025.
What did the court decide?
Transfer of the petition under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA-129-2024, 'Goldy v/s Shallu') from the Family Court, Ludhiana to the Family Court, SBS Nagar; requisite record to be sent to the District and Sessions Judge, SBS Nagar for assignment to the Family Court, SBS Nagar; parties directed to appear before the Family Court, SBS Nagar within one month.