BHAVYA PATHAK v. SANDEEP N. CHAUDHARY

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION

Having heard the learned counsel for the parties, the

averments made in the transfer petition, and in the interest of

justice, we allow the transfer petition.

Accordingly, H.M.A. Petition No.861 of 2020 titled as “Sandeep

N. Chaudhary v. Bhavya Pathak” pending in the Court of Principal

Judge, Family Court at West District, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi is

directed to be transferred to the Court of Principal Judge, Family

Court at Patna, Bihar, who may hear the case himself or assign it

to a court of competent jurisdiction.

Records of the case would be immediately transferred to the

transferee court.

To cut short delay, parties are directed to appear in person,

through an authorized representative or through video-conferencing

if the said facility is available, before the transferee court on

05.01.2023. However, in case there is non-appearance, court notice

would be issued to the defaulting party.

The parties may explore possibility of settlement through

mediation. The transferee court would obtain the desire and wishes

of the parties and proceed accordingly in this regard.

The transferee court would decide the matter expeditiously.

Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.