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Kerala High Court transfers divorce proceedings to Thiruvananthapuram, emphasizing the wife’s convenience and the necessity to avoid conflicting factual findings in related matrimonial disputes. The ruling reinforces Supreme Court precedents prioritizing women’s convenience in transfer petitions under Section 24 CPC.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that mere allegations of inconvenience or intimidation, without prima facie evidence, cannot justify transferring criminal cases under Section 447 BNS. The judgment underscores the need for concrete proof to balance judicial convenience while ensuring trials remain within the jurisdiction of the offence.
Punjab & Haryana HC prioritized the custodial mother’s financial dependency, the minor child’s schooling needs, and concurrent BNSS litigation in Karnal to override formal jurisdictional rules, setting a precedent for child-centric forum transfers in matrimonial disputes.
Bombay HC Nagpur Bench allows transfer of Domestic Violence proceedings from Gadchiroli to Nagpur Family Court, holding that the wife’s convenience and avoidance of multiplicity of proceedings outweigh territorial proximity. The ruling reinforces that DV Act proceedings should be consolidated where the wife resides, even if initially filed elsewhere.
Karnataka High Court holds that matrimonial disputes must be transferred to the Family Court where prior litigation was conducted, ensuring judicial efficiency and preventing harassment. The ruling reinforces Section 24 CPC's mandate to avoid forum shopping in family matters, particularly where financial hardship or safety concerns are involved.