Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Section 9 HMA | Child’s Welfare and Pending Maintenance Under BNSS Justify Transfer of Matrimonial Petition to Child’s Residence : Punjab and Haryana HC
The Punjab and Haryana High Court transferred a Hindu Marriage Act Section 9 petition from Jalandhar to Faridabad, prioritizing the 11.5-year-old daughter’s residence and the mother’s financial dependency, alongside a pending maintenance petition under BNSS. This ruling reinforces that child-centric welfare and ongoing economic support obligations outweigh procedural convenience in matrimonial forum disputes, setting a clear precedent for petitioners in similar circumstances.