Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act | Matrimonial Petition Transfer Mandatory for Disabled Custodial Parent: Punjab & Haryana HC
Punjab & Haryana HC ruled that a matrimonial petition must be transferred to accommodate a disabled custodial mother caring for a 3½-year-old child, emphasizing child welfare and the hardship of travel. The court allowed the transfer despite the respondent's non-appearance, setting a precedent for disability rights in matrimonial jurisdiction.