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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Dinesh Kumar Sharma, J.
Deepti - Appellant
Versus
Ravi Shokeen - Respondent
TR.P.(C.) 72 of 2021
Decided On : 29-08-2022
JUDGMENT
Dinesh Kumar Sharma, J. (Oral)--This is a transfer petition under Section 24 CPC seeking transfer of petition No. 351/2020 titled as "Ravi Shokeen vs. Deepti" pending before the Court of learned Principal Judge, Family Court, North, Rohini to the leaned Principal Judge, South, Family Court, Saket.
2. It has been stated that another Guardian Petition No. 21/2018 titled as "Ravi Shokeen vs. Deepti" is pending before the Principal Judge, South, Family Court, Saket.
3. In view of the submissions made, the petition bearing 351/2020 titled as "Ravi Shokeen vs. Deepti" pending before the Court of learned Principal Judge, Family Court, North, Rohini is withdrawn and assigned to the Court of the leaned Principal Judge, South, Family Court, Saket.
4. Copy of the order be sent to the learned Principal Judge, Family Court, North, Rohini as well as the learned Principal Judge, South, Family Court, Saket.
5. The transferor Court is directed to send all record to the transferee Court.
6. Parties are directed to appear before the learned Principal Judge, South, Family Court, Saket on 8th September, 2022.
7. Learned counsel for the respondent has submitted that the matter be referred to mediation.
8. Learned Principal Judge, Family Court, Saket shall explore the possibility of settlement and referred the matter accordingly, for mediation.
9. With these observations, the present petition stands disposed of.
The court determined that the consolidation of related family matters into a single jurisdiction supports judicial efficiency and enhances the likelihood of settlement through mediation.
Parties may jointly request the transfer of cases under Section 24 CPC, and the court will honor such consent as a basis for jurisdictional reassignment.
The court may consolidate multiple related family law cases for efficient adjudication under Section 24 of the CPC, promoting convenience and preventing conflicting judgments.
The court upheld the transfer of family law cases to a jurisdiction where multiple related matters were pending, emphasizing the need for judicial efficiency and justice.
The court has the discretion to allow transfer petitions based on the facts and circumstances of the case, and may direct the transfer of cases from one Family Court to another.
The court has the discretion to decide on the transfer of proceedings and may direct referral to Mediation for a negotiated settlement.
Consent of parties is paramount in transferring cases under the Hindu Marriage Act, ensuring expedient judicial resolution.
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