Monika Rani v. Balwant
Case brief
What is this about?
Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh, TA-253-2025, decided 19.08.2025 by Archana Puri, J. (Oral). Transfer application (TA) by wife Monika Rani allowed ex parte; husband Balwant non-responsive despite service. Petition under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, HMA/173/2023, 'Balwant v/s Monika Rani', shifted from Family Court Sri Muktsar Sahib to Fazilka; related proceedings: Section 125 Cr.P.C. maintenance petition MNT125/174/2022 and criminal complaint under Section 406, 498-A IPC at Fazilka; marriage dated 18.10.2020, no child, parties living separately; commuting distance 60-70 kms; parties to appear before Family Court, Fazilka within one month.
What did the court decide?
Transfer of the petition under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA/173/2023, 'Balwant v/s Monika Rani') from the Family Court, Sri Muktsar Sahib to the Court of competent jurisdiction at Fazilka, with transmission of record through the District and Sessions Judge, Fazilka, assignment to the Family Court, Fazilka, and a direction to the parties to appear there within one month.