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CNR No : HCBM010417392026

2026:BHC-AS:43444 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION MISC.CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 272 OF 2026 Swapnil Deepika Jimesh Ranawat. …Applicant Vs.

Jimesh Mahendra Ranawat and Ors. …Respondents Mr. Sandeep C. Kekane a/w. Mr. Yasir A. Khan, Mr. Dhavan Shah, Ms. Saaksshi Singh, Mr. Nishant Kanse i/b. Mr. Pavan Mali for the applicant.

Ms. Manjula Rao, Senior Advocate a/w. Mr. Manmohan Amonkar, Mr. Saurabh Rajeshirke, Mr. Atharva Deve for respondent no.2.

CORAM : GAURI GODSE, J.

DATE : 23^rd OCTOBER 2026

ORDER :

1. This application is filed by the wife under Section 24 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (“CPC”), seeking transfer of Miscellaneous Application No. 269 of 2026 filed by the respondent/husband under Section 25 (2) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (“DV Act”) before the Magistrate Court at Andheri. The application seeks modification of the order dated 17^th September 2022 passed in Criminal Appeal No. 241 of 2019 by the Sessions Court, Dindoshi.

2. The wife had initiated the DV proceedings before the Magistrate at Andheri. The said application was finally decided on 1^st August 2019, and she was held entitled to Rs. 20,000/- per month towards rent for alternate accommodation, Rs. 20,000/- per month towards maintenance for her daughter, and Rs. 25,000/- per month for herself towards maintenance. The respondent challenged this order by filing an appeal before the Sessions Court at Dindoshi. The applicant also challenged the order for enhancement. Both appeals were decided on 17^th September 2022, and the rent was increased to Rs.30,000/-, and the respondent was directed to pay maintenance of Rs.30,000/-. The respondent further challenged this order before this court; however, this court confirmed the orders by judgment dated 30^th April 2024. The respondent challenged it further before the Apex Court. Before the Apex Court, a statement was made on behalf of the respondent that he does not wish to challenge the High Court’s order on the issue of quantum. In view of the statement made on behalf of the respondent, it was clarified that the observations made by the High Court would not be treated as binding and final findings on merits in the other pending litigations. Accordingly, the SLP filed by the respondent was disposed of on 27^th August 2024.

3. By Miscellaneous Application No. 269 of 2026, the respondent seeks modification of the maintenance and the rent amount granted in the DV proceedings, on the ground of changed circumstances. The applicant seeks to transfer the said modification application on the ground of inconvenience, hardship and also on the ground that in the Family Court the divorce proceedings, restitution of conjugal rights, and a counterclaim for maintenance are pending and thus similar evidence or facts would also be considered by the Family Court.

4. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that the notice issued by the learned Magistrate in the proceedings for executing the orders was challenged by the respondent by filing the petition in this court. This Court, vide order dated 16^th April 2026, expedited the hearing of Miscellaneous Application No. 269 of 2026 and directed that it should be decided within six weeks. The time granted by the said order is further extended by this Court vide order dated 11^th September 2026. He further submits that by order dated 19^th June 2026 passed in Writ Petition No. 1180 of 2026, the proceedings before the Family Court are also expedited with directions that the same be disposed of within six months.

5. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that, in view of the strict time frame fixed by this Court by two separate orders, the applicant is virtually required to attend proceedings daily before the Magistrate as well as before the Family Court. The minor daughter is residing with the applicant and is presently pursuing her 10^th standard, which is a crucial