PRIYA v. PRAVEEN RAMAVAT

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION

PRIYA Petitioner(s)

PRAVEEN RAMAVAT Respondent(s)

1. Despite service of notice, none appears for the

respondent.

2. The present petition has been filed by the

petitioner–wife seeking transfer of Matrimonial Case

No.23 of 2020 titled "Praveen Ramavat vs. Smt. Priya"

pending before the Family Court, Pali (Rajasthan) to

the Court of the Principal Judge, Family Court,

Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.

3. Having heard the learned counsel for the

petitioner, we are of the opinion that interests of

justice require that the petition should be allowed.

4. Accordingly, Matrimonial Case No.23 of 2020

titled as “Praveen Ramavat vs. Smt. Priya” pending

before the Family Court, Pali (Rajasthan) is hereby

transferred to the Court of the Principal Judge,

Family Court, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.

5. Records shall be sent by the Court where

proceedings are pending to the transferee Court

promptly.

6. On an application made by the respondent, the

Family Court to which the case is transferred shall

permit the respondent to appear through video

conference on all dates except on the dates on which

his personal presence is absolutely mandatory.

7. The Transfer Petition is, accordingly allowed.