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Bombay High Court transfers divorce proceedings from Amalner to Nandurbar, holding that the wife’s financial constraints and pending related cases at Nandurbar warrant consolidation under Section 151 CPC. The ruling reinforces judicial efficiency by avoiding multiplicity of proceedings and prioritizing the convenience of the wife in matrimonial disputes.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that matrimonial proceedings can be transferred under Section 24 CPC if the wife’s financial dependence and residence make travel impractical, even if it causes inconvenience to the husband. The decision underscores judicial discretion favoring the wife’s convenience in family law disputes.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that transfer of criminal and maintenance proceedings is warranted when wife resides at a different location and multiple cases are already pending there.
Madras High Court allows transfer of matrimonial case from Chengalpattu to Salem under Section 24 CPC, emphasizing convenience and absence of prejudice to respondent.