In Brief
A wife sought transfer of matrimonial proceedings filed by her husband from Jabalpur Family Court to Hyderabad, where she and her minor daughter reside, citing hardship and security concerns. The Supreme Court transferred the case but went further, holding that while mechanical transfers should be discouraged, courts must incorporate safeguards—including video conferencing, legal aid, deposit for travel expenses, and e-mail contact—to prevent denial of justice to out-of-station defendants. This balances parties' statutory rights under the Hindu Marriage Act with constitutional guarantees of equal access to justice and gender equality.
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