1 TA-712-2025 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No.252 TA-712-2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 16.02.2026 MADHUKAR MALIK ....Applicant Versus PAYAL MALIK .....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ARCHANA PURI Present:- None for the applicant. Mr. Ashok Kumar Khunger, Advocate for the respondent. ***** ARCHANA PURI, J. (Oral) This case relates to “special mediation drive 2.0.” Reply has already been filed, but however, at this stage, counsel for the respondent has brought to the notice of the court that the divorce petition, which was sought to be transferred, has since been dismissed in default, vide order dated 29.07.2025, copy whereof is Annexure R-1, passed by learned Trial Court. Seemingly, in view of the aforesaid order, so passed, none has appeared on behalf of the applicant. SONU 2026.02.17 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document 2 TA-712-2025 (O&M) Hence, the present transfer application is hereby dismissed for want of prosecution, more particularly, considering the order dated 29.07.2025, annexed with the reply. (ARCHANA PURI) 16.02.2026 JUDGE Sonu Saini Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether reportable : Yes/No SONU 2026.02.17 16:31 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document