Rajni Kaur v. Kulwinder Singh
Case brief
What is this about?
Transfer of matrimonial litigation; Section 9 Hindu Marriage Act restitution petition; Section 12 Hindu Marriage Act annulment petition; convenience of the wife in transfer applications; Family Court Sri Muktsar Sahib to Bathinda; respondent proceeded ex parte for non-appearance; applicant-wife aged about 20, IELTS student at 'Zenith' Maur Mandi, dependent on parental family; 100-110 km commute hardship; TA-57-2024; High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh; Justice Archana Puri; decision dated 24.03.2025; marriage solemnized 21.08.2022; no precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Transfer application allowed: the petition under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act titled 'Kulwinder Singh Vs. Rajni Kaur' transferred from the Family Court, Sri Muktsar Sahib to the Court of competent jurisdiction at Bathinda; requisite record to be sent by the Family Court, Sri Muktsar Sahib to the District and Sessions Judge, Bathinda, who shall assign the petition to the Family Court, Bathinda; parties directed to appear before the Family Court, Bathinda within one month.