Smt Ranjana v. Manoj Kumar
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court held that the District Court did not have jurisdiction to entertain and decide the Section 125 CrPC petition and remanded it to the competent court at Bareilly. The District Judge is authorized to consolidate proceedings under Section 125 CrPC and the DV Act for joint disposal.
What did the court decide?
The petition under Section 125 CrPC is directed to be transferred to the competent District Judge at Bareilly. The Directing order of the Presidency Magistrate is cancelled.