In Brief
A wife sought to transfer a matrimonial case filed by her husband from a Family Court in Bihar to a court in Goa, where she was residing. The Supreme Court allowed the transfer, finding it justified in the interest of justice. The Court directed the transferee court to first refer the parties to mediation with a mandatory eight-week period for settlement attempts. If no settlement is reached, the court will proceed with the case expeditiously. The order emphasizes the importance of mediation in matrimonial disputes before formal adjudication commences.
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