Transfer application in a matrimonial dispute listed under special mediation drive 2.0; respondent's counsel reported that the divorce petition sought to be transferred stood dismissed in default by the trial court, and with nobody appearing for the applicant, the High Court dismissed the transfer application for want of prosecution.
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TA-712-2025 (O&M)
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
Sr. No.252
TA-712-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 16.02.2026
MADHUKAR MALIK
....Applicant
Versus
PAYAL MALIK
.....Respondent
CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ARCHANA PURI
Present:None for the applicant.
Mr. Ashok Kumar Khunger, Advocate for the respondent.
ARCHANA PURI, J. (Oral)
This case relates to “ special mediation drive 2.0 .”
Reply has already been filed, but however, at this stage, counsel for the respondent has brought to the notice of the court that the divorce petition, which was sought to be transferred, has since been dismissed in default, vide order dated 29.07.2025, copy whereof is Annexure R-1, passed by learned Trial Court.
Seemingly, in view of the aforesaid order, so passed, none has appeared on behalf of the applicant.
SONU 2026.02.17 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document
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TA-712-2025 (O&M)
Hence, the present transfer application is hereby dismissed for want of prosecution, more particularly, considering the order dated 29.07.2025, annexed with the reply.
(ARCHANA PURI) 16.02.2026 JUDGE Sonu Saini Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether reportable : Yes/No
SONU 2026.02.17 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the transfer application could survive when the divorce petition sought to be transferred had been dismissed in default by the trial court.
Madhukar Malik
Payal Malik
Archana Puri
As recorded by the court registry
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