TA No.65 of 2026 303 (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Renu Bala Vs Sandeep Kumar CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: None for the parties. HARKESH MANUJA, J. (Oral) The applicant divorce petition bearing Renu Bala)”, filed under Section (hereinafter to be referred as “ respondent-husband; from the Court of learned Family Court, Rajpura Nagar. [2] Briefly stating, the marriage between the petitioner and respondent was solemnized on discord between the parties, the above mentioned be preferred at the instance of respondent present application seeking transfer applicant-wife. [3] Despite service, no one has chosen to appear on behalf of the respondent. [4] I have 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Transfer Application No. Date of Decision: 16 Vs Sandeep Kumar HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJA None for the parties. **** HARKESH MANUJA, J. (Oral) The applicant-wife, by way of present case, seeks transfer of divorce petition bearing No. DMC/407/2025 , filed under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 hereinafter to be referred as “divorce husband; from the Court of learned Family Court, Rajpura to the Court of competent jurisdiction at Yamuna Briefly stating, the marriage between the petitioner and respondent was solemnized on 02.09.2018 discord between the parties, the above mentioned be preferred at the instance of respondent present application seeking transfer thereof wife. Despite service, no one has chosen to appear on behalf of the I have gone through the contents of the CNR No.:PHHC010079212025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Transfer Application No. 65 of 2026 (O&M) 16.07.2026 ......Petitioner …..Respondent HARKESH MANUJA wife, by way of present case, seeks transfer of DMC/407/2025, titled “Sandeep Kumar Vs. of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 divorce petition”) at the instance of husband; from the Court of learned Additional Principal Judge, of competent jurisdiction at Yamuna Briefly stating, the marriage between the petitioner and 02.09.2018; on account of matrimonial discord between the parties, the above mentioned divorce petition came to be preferred at the instance of respondent-husband. Thereupon, the thereof came to be filed by the Despite service, no one has chosen to appear on behalf of the gone through the contents of the paper-book. 1 PHHC010079212025 wife, by way of present case, seeks transfer of Sandeep Kumar Vs. of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 ) at the instance of Additional Principal Judge, of competent jurisdiction at Yamuna Briefly stating, the marriage between the petitioner and ; on account of matrimonial petition came to the came to be filed by the Despite service, no one has chosen to appear on behalf of the SANJAY GUPTA 2026.07.20 17:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document TA No.65 of 2026 [5] In the presen petition under Section 144 of BNSS of 2023 as Renu Bala Vs. Sandeep Kumar pending adjudication before the lodging an FIR No.0312, dated 09.12.2025 under Sections 115, 316 (2) 351 (2), 62, 64 (1), 74, 76, 85 of BNSS at Police Station Chhapar, District Yamuna Nagar. transfer application seeking transfer Marriage Act, 1955, filed at the instance of respondent stands allowed by this Court vide order of even date. [6] As per the averments made in the present transfer application, the applicant-wife is res of income. [7] Furthermore, the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Manjula Singh Chouhan “2019 (13) SCC 660” connected matrimonial proceedings should ordinarily be heard by the same Court and accordingly, allowed the transfer application therein. Relevant paragraphs No.3 to 5 thereof are extracted hereunder: “3. 4. 2026 In the present case, admittedly, the applicant petition under Section 144 of BNSS of 2023 Renu Bala Vs. Sandeep Kumar, for grant of maintenance pending adjudication before the Family Court at Yamuna Nagar, lodging an FIR No.0312, dated 09.12.2025 under Sections 115, 316 (2) 351 (2), 62, 64 (1), 74, 76, 85 of BNSS at Police Station Chhapar, District Yamuna Nagar. Moreover, the applicant transfer application seeking transfer of petition under Section 9 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, filed at the instance of respondent stands allowed by this Court vide order of even date. As per the averments made in the present transfer application, wife is residing with parents and has no independent source Furthermore, the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Manjula Singh Chouhan Versus Vishal Singh Chouhan 2019 (13) SCC 660” held that in the interest of both the parties, all connected matrimonial proceedings should ordinarily be heard by the same Court and accordingly, allowed the transfer application therein. Relevant paragraphs No.3 to 5 thereof are extracted hereunder: As per the submission of the appellant, two cases already pending in Family Court, Bhopal, and it will be in the interests of both the parties to try all their cases in Bhopal. Learned counsel for the respondent however, submits that it will suit to the appellant only, therefore, transfer may not be permitted. The fact remains that the respondent has to travel to Bhopal for conduct of other cases pending in Family Court, Bhopal. We are of the view that it will be in the interests of both the parties that all their cases be heard together by the sam Court. CNR No.:PHHC010079212025 t case, admittedly, the applicant-wife has filed petition under Section 144 of BNSS of 2023 bearing MNT/307/2025, titled , for grant of maintenance which Family Court at Yamuna Nagar, besides lodging an FIR No.0312, dated 09.12.2025 under Sections 115, 316 (2) 351 (2), 62, 64 (1), 74, 76, 85 of BNSS at Police Station Chhapar, District Moreover, the applicant-wife also preferred another of petition under Section 9 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, filed at the instance of respondent- husband which stands allowed by this Court vide order of even date. As per the averments made in the present transfer application, and has no independent source Furthermore, the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Vishal Singh Chouhan, reported as held that in the interest of both the parties, all connected matrimonial proceedings should ordinarily be heard by the same Court and accordingly, allowed the transfer application therein. Relevant paragraphs No.3 to 5 thereof are extracted hereunder:- As per the submission of the appellant, two cases are already pending in Family Court, Bhopal, and it will be in the interests of both the parties to try all their cases in Bhopal. Learned counsel for the respondent however, submits that it will suit to the appellant only, therefore, transfer may not be ermitted. The fact remains that the respondent has to travel to Bhopal for conduct of other cases pending in We are of the view that it will be in the interests of both the parties that all their cases be heard together by the same 2 PHHC010079212025 wife has filed a , titled which is besides lodging an FIR No.0312, dated 09.12.2025 under Sections 115, 316 (2) 351 (2), 62, 64 (1), 74, 76, 85 of BNSS at Police Station Chhapar, District wife also preferred another of petition under Section 9 of Hindu husband which As per the averments made in the present transfer application, and has no independent source Furthermore, the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of reported as held that in the interest of both the parties, all connected matrimonial proceedings should ordinarily be heard by the same Court and accordingly, allowed the transfer application therein. Relevant are already pending in Family Court, Bhopal, and it will be in the interests of both the parties to try all their cases in Bhopal. Learned counsel for the respondent however, submits that it will suit to the appellant only, therefore, transfer may not be ermitted. The fact remains that the respondent has to travel to Bhopal for conduct of other cases pending in We are of the view that it will be in the interests of both the e SANJAY GUPTA 2026.07.20 17:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document TA No.65 of 2026 5. [8] Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances, in the humble opinion of this Court BNSS bearing and aforementioned FIR are pending at Yamuna Nagar, therefore, be in the interest of both the parties that all their cases be heard together the same place [9] Consequently, the transfer application is petition under Section titled “Sandeep Kumar Vs. Renu Bala) stands transferred from the Court of Family Court, Court, Yamuna Nagar. by the Family Court, [10] Pending miscel disposed of. 16.07.2026 sanjay Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2026 Therefore, H.M.A. Case No.71/2016 is transferred from Family Court, Indore to the Family Court, Bhopal.” Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances, in the humble opinion of this Court since one application under Section 144 of S bearing MNT/307/2025, titled as Renu Bala Vs. Sandeep Kumar and aforementioned FIR are pending at Yamuna Nagar, therefore, be in the interest of both the parties that all their cases be heard together the same place. Consequently, the transfer application is petition under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act i.e. Sandeep Kumar Vs. Renu Bala)”, filed by the respondent stands transferred from the Court of learned Family Court, Rajpura to the Court of Learned Principal Judge, Family Court, Yamuna Nagar. The requisite record of the aforesaid case be sent by the Family Court, Rajpura to the Family Court at Yamuna Nagar. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable CNR No.:PHHC010079212025 Therefore, H.M.A. Case No.71/2016 is transferred from Family Court, Indore to the Family Court, Bhopal.” Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances, in the since one application under Section 144 of Renu Bala Vs. Sandeep Kumar and aforementioned FIR are pending at Yamuna Nagar, therefore, it would be in the interest of both the parties that all their cases be heard together Consequently, the transfer application is allowed and the of the Hindu Marriage Act i.e. DMC/407/2025 filed by the respondent-husband, learned Additional Principal Judge, Learned Principal Judge, Family The requisite record of the aforesaid case be sent Rajpura to the Family Court at Yamuna Nagar. laneous application(s), if any, shall also stand (HARKESH MANUJA) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No 3 PHHC010079212025 Therefore, H.M.A. Case No.71/2016 is transferred from Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances, in the since one application under Section 144 of Renu Bala Vs. Sandeep Kumar it would be in the interest of both the parties that all their cases be heard together at and the DMC/407/2025, husband, Principal Judge, Learned Principal Judge, Family The requisite record of the aforesaid case be sent laneous application(s), if any, shall also stand SANJAY GUPTA 2026.07.20 17:00 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document