IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION TRANSFER PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 593 OF 2020 HIMANI @ VANSHIKA JITESH KHEMCHANDANI Petitioner(s) VERSUS JITESH ASHOK KHEMCHANDANI Respondent(s) O R D E R This is a petition filed under Section 25 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking the following prayer: “transfer the HMP No. 150 of 2019 [titled as Jitesh Ashok Khemchandani v. Himani @ Vanshika Jitesh Khemchandani ] pending in the Family Court Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) to the Court of Principal Judge, Family Court, Ahmedabad (Gujarat)” Heard Mr. Gaurav Agarwal, learned counsel for the petitioner(wife) and Mr. Piyush Lakhanpal, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent(husband). It is pointed out that apart from the distance involved there are cases pending at Ahmedabad. We see no reason why the petition should not be allowed. The transfer petition is allowed in terms of the prayer. Registry to communicate a copy of this order to the transferor Court for compliance. ……………………………………………………………., J. [ K.M. JOSEPH ] ……………………………………………………………., J. [ HRISHIKESH ROY ] New Delhi; October 11, 2022.
ITEM NO.17 COURT NO.5 SECTION XVI-A S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Transfer Petition (Civil) No. 593/2020 HIMANI @ VANSHIKA JITESH KHEMCHANDANI Petitioner(s) VERSUS JITESH ASHOK KHEMCHANDANI Respondent(s) (FOR ADMISSION and IA No.47839/2020-EX-PARTE STAY and IA No.47840/2020-EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T.) Date : 11-10-2022 This matter was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.M. JOSEPH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY For Petitioner(s) Mr. Gaurav Agrawal, AOR For Respondent(s) Mr. Piyush Lakhanpal, Adv. Mr. Avinash Kr. Lakhanpal, AOR Mr. Ashwini Kr. Tanwar, Adv. UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R The transfer petition is allowed in terms of the signed order. Pending application stands disposed of. (NIDHI AHUJA) (RENU KAPOOR) AR-cum-PS ASSISTANT REGISTRAR [Signed order is placed on the file.]
ITEM NO.13 REGISTRAR COURT. 1 SECTION XVI-A S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE REGISTRAR SH. AVANI PAL SINGH Transfer Petition(s)(Civil) No(s). 593/2020 HIMANI @ VANSHIKA JITESH KHEMCHANDANI Petitioner(s) VERSUS JITESH ASHOK KHEMCHANDANI Respondent(s) (FOR ADMISSION and IA No.47839/2020-EX-PARTE STAY and IA No.47840/2020-EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T. ) Date : 08-04-2022 This petition was called on for hearing today. For Petitioner(s) Mr. Gaurav Agrawal, AOR For Respondent(s) Mr. Avinash Kr. Lakhanpal, AOR Mr Piyush Lakhanpal, Adv. UPON hearing the counsel, the Court made the following O R D E R Ld. counsel, appointed by the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee to appear on behalf of the sole respondent, prays for and is granted another opportunity of four weeks to file vakalatnama and counter affidavit on behalf of the said respondent. At the end of the period, whether vakalatnama and counter affidavit is filed or not, Registry to process the matter for listing before the Hon'ble Court as per rules. Copy of the order may be sent to the Member Secretary, Supreme Court Legal Services Committee. AVANI PAL SINGH Registrar
ITEM NO.6 REGISTRAR COURT. 1 THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCE SECTION XVI-A S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE REGISTRAR SH. AVANI PAL SINGH Transfer Petition(s)(Civil) No(s). 593/2020 HIMANI @ VANSHIKA JITESH KHEMCHANDANI Petitioner(s) VERSUS JITESH ASHOK KHEMCHANDANI Respondent(s) (FOR ADMISSION and IA No.47839/2020-EX-PARTE STAY and IA No.47840/2020-EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T. ) Date : 24-02-2022 This petition was called on for hearing today. For Petitioner(s) Mr. Gaurav Agrawal, AOR For Respondent(s) UPON hearing the counsel, the Court made the following O R D E R Memo of appearance has been filed in respect of the sole respondent. Sole respondent is granted four weeks' time to file vakalatnama and counter affidavit. List on 8.4.2022. AVANI PAL SINGH Registrar
ITEM NO.12 REGISTRAR COURT. 1 THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCE SECTION XVI-A S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE REGISTRAR SH. AVANI PAL SINGH Transfer Petition(s)(Civil) No(s). 593/2020 HIMANI @ VANSHIKA JITESH KHEMCHANDANI Petitioner(s) VERSUS JITESH ASHOK KHEMCHANDANI Respondent(s) (FOR ADMISSION and IA No.47839/2020-EX-PARTE STAY and IA No.47840/2020-EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T. ) Date : 12-01-2022 This petition was called on for hearing today. For Petitioner(s) Mr. Gaurav Agrawal, AOR For Respondent(s) UPON hearing the counsel, the Court made the following O R D E R The sole respondent has been duly served as would reflect in the numerous e-mail that he has written to the Registry. Further from the e-mail dated 24.12.2021 and 27.12.2021 sent by the respondent, which are part of the records, it appears that he has sought to know the procedure for applying for legal aid and has also sought assistance of this Registry in that regard. On consideration of the facts as reflected in the record, it appears to be a fit case that may be referred to contd…..
-2- the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee for rendering legal aid as may be deemed appropriate. Accordingly, the office shall intimate the full address of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee including their e-mail ID to the respondent within a week. Further a copy of this order together with the name and address of the respondent as well as the other relevant details of the matter may also be forwarded to the Member Secretary, Supreme Court Legal Services Committee for necessary intervention as may be deemed appropriate. List on 24.2.2022. AVANI PAL SINGH Registrar
ITEM NO.18 REGISTRAR COURT. 1 THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCE SECTION XVI-A S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE REGISTRAR SH. AVANI PAL SINGH Transfer Petition(s)(Civil) No(s). 593/2020 HIMANI @ VANSHIKA JITESH KHEMCHANDANI Petitioner(s) VERSUS JITESH ASHOK KHEMCHANDANI Respondent(s) (FOR ADMISSION and IA No.47839/2020-EX-PARTE STAY and IA No.47840/2020-EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T. ) Date : 22-11-2021 This petition was called on for hearing today. For Petitioner(s) Mr. Gaurav Agrawal, AOR For Respondent(s) UPON hearing the counsel, the Court made the following O R D E R Ld. counsel for the petitioner is granted two weeks’ time to take fresh steps and file fresh particulars in respect of the unserved sole respondent. List on 12.1.2022. AVANI PAL SINGH Registrar
1 1 ITEM NO.3 Virtual Court 8 SECTION XVI-A S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Transfer Petition(s)(Civil) No(s). 593/2020 HIMANI @ VANSHIKA JITESH KHEMCHANDANI Petitioner(s) VERSUS JITESH ASHOK KHEMCHANDANI Respondent(s) (FOR ADMISSION and IA No.47839/2020-EX-PARTE STAY and IA No.47840/2020-EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T. ) Date : 01-06-2020 This petition was called on for hearing today. CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY For Petitioner(s) Mr. Gaurav Agrawal, AOR For Respondent(s) UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R The Court is convened through video conferencing. This transfer petition has been filed by the petitioner (wife) under Section 25 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 seeking transfer of the Divorce Case bearing HMP No.150 of 2019 titled as Jitesh Ashok Khemchandani vs. Himani pending before the Family Court, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra to a court of competent jurisdiction at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Mr. Gaurav Agrawal, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that two cases filed by the petitioner under the
2 Domestic Violence Act and a criminal case on account of dowry demand, are pending at Ahmedabad Court. Considering the above, let notice be issued to the respondent. In the meantime, there shall be stay of further proceedings in the HMP No.150 of 2019 pending before the Family Court, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. (ASHWANI KUMAR) (R.S. NARAYANAN) COURT MASTER (SH) COURT MASTER (NSH)