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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SANJAY KUMAR MISHRA
Sujata Debadarshini Sahoo – Appellant
Versus
Parsuram Sahoo – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. transfer petition for divorce proceedings. (Para 1 , 2 , 5) |
| 2. arguments on transfer petition and procedural objections. (Para 3 , 4 , 6) |
| 3. matrimonial law favors wife's convenience in proceedings. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. court orders transfer and suggests virtual appearances. (Para 10 , 12) |
| 5. direction for expeditious proceedings and communication of judgment. (Para 11 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
JUDGMENT :
S.K. MISHRA, J.
1. The present Transfer Petition has been preferred by the Petitioner-wife for transfer of C.P. No.636 of 2023, preferred by the Opposite Party-husband for divorce, from the Court of learned Judge, Family, Cuttack to the Court of learned Judge, Family Court, Khurda on the grounds detailed in the Transfer Petition.
2. As the Transfer Petition was presented on 07.12.2023 and no interim order has been passed till date staying the further proceeding in C.P. No.636 of 2023, on being directed vide order dated 12.02.2026, the learned Judge, Family Court, Cuttack, vide Letter No.169 dated 09.03.2026, has reported that C.P. No.636 of 2023 is posted to today for hearing as last chance.
3. On being asked, learned Counsel for the Opposite Party, who is the Petitioner in C.
In matrimonial proceedings, the convenience of the wife is paramount and should be considered when granting transfer petitions related to divorce cases.
The court established that the convenience of the wife is the foremost consideration in transferring matrimonial proceedings, supported by relevant socioeconomic factors.
In matrimonial proceedings, the convenience of the wife is a primary consideration for transferring cases between jurisdictions.
In matrimonial transfer cases, the convenience and safety of the wife are paramount, often necessitating the transfer of proceedings to a nearby location to facilitate fair access to justice.
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