SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
AHSANUDDIN AMANULLAH, R. MAHADEVAN, JJ
ANCY ELIZABETH KOSHY – Appellant
Versus
ANEESH KATYAL – Respondent
ORDER
Heard learned counsel for the parties.
2. Though not called for but the petitioner and the respondent present before the Court in person.
3. At the outset, learned senior counsel for the petitioner draws the attention of this Court to our order dated 10.10.2025 in which, we had granted stay of further proceedings of the suit, which has been filed by the respondent-husband against the petitioner-wife, pending before the Court of Principal Judge, Family Court, Patiala House, New Delhi of which, transfer was sought to Gurugram. It was submitted that ten days after that, an FIR was lodged by the respondent against the parents of the petitioner alleging acts which are criminal in nature under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act , 2012 (POCSO Act). The same is purportedly based on a video taken by the respondent-husband.
4. Prima facie, the Court finds the allegations to be far-fetched and it may also be as a direct result of the stay granted by this Court on 10.10.2025 of the proceedings of which transfer is sought.
5. In view thereof, we are inclined to grant stay of further proceedings in the said criminal case filed by the respondent against the parents of the pet
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