TA No.534 of 2026 211 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Geetanjali Vs Dhurv Nanda CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: None for the applicant/ petitioner. Mr. for the respondent. HARKESH MANUJA, J. (Oral) The applicant petition bearing filed under Section referred as “divorce from the Court of learned Principal Judge, Family Court, Court at Shahbad Karnal. [2] Briefly stating, the marriage between the petitioner and respondent was solemnized on discord between the partie be preferred at the instance of respondent present application seeking transfer thereof came to be filed by the applicant-wife. 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Transfer Application No. Date of Decision: 22 Vs HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJA None for the applicant/ petitioner. Mr. Rajinder S. Rana, Advocate for the respondent. **** HARKESH MANUJA, J. (Oral) The applicant-wife, by way of present case, seeks transfer of petition bearing No. HMA/150/2026, titled “ filed under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 ( divorce petition”) at the instance of respondent from the Court of learned Principal Judge, Family Court, Court at Shahbad to the Court of competent jurisdiction at Indri Briefly stating, the marriage between the petitioner and respondent was solemnized on 05.09.2025 discord between the parties, the above mentioned be preferred at the instance of respondent present application seeking transfer thereof came to be filed by the wife. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Transfer Application No. 534 of 2026 (O&M) 22.07.2026 ......Petitioner …..Respondent HARKESH MANUJA None for the applicant/ petitioner. wife, by way of present case, seeks transfer of “Dhurv Nanda Vs. Geetanjali of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (hereinafter to be ) at the instance of respondent-husband; from the Court of learned Principal Judge, Family Court, Kurukshetra Camp competent jurisdiction at Indri, District Briefly stating, the marriage between the petitioner and 05.09.2025; on account of matrimonial s, the above mentioned divorce petition came to be preferred at the instance of respondent-husband. Thereupon, the present application seeking transfer thereof came to be filed by the 1 wife, by way of present case, seeks transfer of Nanda Vs. Geetanjali”, hereinafter to be husband; Kurukshetra Camp , District Briefly stating, the marriage between the petitioner and ; on account of matrimonial petition came to husband. Thereupon, the present application seeking transfer thereof came to be filed by the SANJAY GUPTA 2026.07.24 13:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document TA No.534 of 2026 [3] A perusal of the paper residing at her parental home at transfer of the above mentioned respondent-husband from Family Court, Indri. [4] On the other hand, vehemently opposes the prayer made on behalf of the applicant. [5] I have heard learned counsel for the through the paper [6] In the present case, admittedly, the applicant following cases competent jurisdiction at (1) (2) [7] As per the averments made in the present transfer application, the applicant-wife is residing with her parents and has no independent source of income. [8] Furthermore, the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Manjula Singh Chouhan “2019 (13) SCC 660” 2026 A perusal of the paper-book reveals that residing at her parental home at Indri. Accordingly, a prayer is made for transfer of the above mentioned divorce petition filed at the instance of husband from Family Court, Shahbad On the other hand, learned counsel for the respondent vehemently opposes the prayer made on behalf of the applicant. I have heard learned counsel for the through the paper-book. In the present case, admittedly, the applicant cases which are pending adjudication before the Court of competent jurisdiction at Indri:- (1) Application under Section 12 read with Sections 18, 19, 20, 22 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 bearing COMA No.12/2026 titled a Vs. Dhurv Nanda and ors (2) Application under Section 144 of BNSS, 2023, for grant of maintenance bearing MNT No. “Geeanjali Vs. Dhurv Nanda As per the averments made in the present transfer application, wife is residing with her parents and has no independent source of income. 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 book reveals that the applicant is . Accordingly, a prayer is made for petition filed at the instance of Shahbad to the Family Court, learned counsel for the respondent vehemently opposes the prayer made on behalf of the applicant. I have heard learned counsel for the respondent and gone In the present case, admittedly, the applicant-wife has filed the which are pending adjudication before the Court of Application under Section 12 read with Sections 18, 19, 20, 22 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 bearing COMA No.12/2026 titled as “Geeanjali Vs. Dhurv Nanda and ors”; and under Section 144 of BNSS, 2023, for grant of MNT No. 86/2026, titled as Geeanjali Vs. Dhurv Nanda”. As per the averments made in the present transfer application, wife is residing with her parents and has no independent 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 2 cant is . Accordingly, a prayer is made for petition filed at the instance of to the Family Court, learned counsel for the respondent and gone wife has filed the which are pending adjudication before the Court of Application under Section 12 read with Sections 18, 19, 20, 22 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Geeanjali under Section 144 of BNSS, 2023, for grant of , titled as As per the averments made in the present transfer application, wife is residing with her parents and has no independent Furthermore, the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of reported as held that in the interest of both the parties, all SANJAY GUPTA 2026.07.24 13:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document TA No.534 of 2026 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. 5. [9] Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances, in the humble opinion of this Co Section 12 read with Sections 18, 19, 20, 22 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 bearing COMA No.12/2026 titled as “Geeanjali Vs. Dhurv Nanda and ors of BNSS, 2023, for grant of maintenance as “Geeanjali Vs. Dhurv Nanda pending at Indri all their cases be heard together 2026 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 t 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 same Court. 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 two cases i.e. one application Section 12 read with Sections 18, 19, 20, 22 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 bearing COMA No.12/2026 titled as Geeanjali Vs. Dhurv Nanda and ors” and of BNSS, 2023, for grant of maintenance bearing Geeanjali Vs. Dhurv Nanda”, filed at the instance of applicant is Indri, therefore, it would be in the interest of both the parties that s be heard together at the same place 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 permitted. The fact remains that the respondent has to travel to Bhopal for conduct of other cases pending in Family Court, We are of the view that it will be in the interests of both s that all their cases be heard together by the 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 two cases i.e. one application under Section 12 read with Sections 18, 19, 20, 22 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 bearing COMA No.12/2026 titled as and Application under Section 144 bearing MNT No. 86/2026, titled filed at the instance of applicant is it would be in the interest of both the parties that at the same place. 3 connected matrimonial proceedings should ordinarily be heard by the same Court and accordingly, allowed the transfer application therein. Relevant 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 he 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, We are of the view that it will be in the interests of both s that all their cases be heard together by the Therefore, H.M.A. Case No.71/2016 is transferred from Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances, in the under Section 12 read with Sections 18, 19, 20, 22 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 bearing COMA No.12/2026 titled as under Section 144 , titled filed at the instance of applicant is it would be in the interest of both the parties that SANJAY GUPTA 2026.07.24 13:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document TA No.534 of 2026 [10] Consequently, the transfer application is divorce petition under Section HMA/150/2026 respondent-husband, stands transferred from the Court of Judge, Family Court, jurisdiction at Indri case be sent by the Family Court, jurisdiction at Indri [11] Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 22.07.2026 sanjay Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2026 Consequently, the transfer application is petition under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act i.e. HMA/150/2026, titled “Dhurv Nanda Vs. Geetanjali husband, stands transferred from the Court of Judge, Family Court, Camp Court at Shahbad jurisdiction at Indri, District Karnal. The requisite record of the aforesaid case be sent by the Family Court, Shahbad jurisdiction at Indri, District Karnal. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable Consequently, the transfer application is allowed and the of the Hindu Marriage Act i.e. Dhurv Nanda Vs. Geetanjali” filed by the husband, stands transferred from the Court of learned Principal Camp Court at Shahbad to the Court of competent The requisite record of the aforesaid Shahbad to the Court of competent Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand (HARKESH MANUJA) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No 4 and the of the Hindu Marriage Act i.e. filed by the learned Principal competent The requisite record of the aforesaid Court of competent Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand SANJAY GUPTA 2026.07.24 13:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document