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Supreme Court of India 2017-07-27 dismissed

Shweta Sharma vs Manish Radheyshyam Sharma

Bench: 2 — 2

In Brief

A wife sought transfer of her matrimonial case to another jurisdiction. The Supreme Court dismissed the transfer petition, finding no valid ground for transfer. However, the Court clarified that the petitioner may participate in proceedings via video conferencing at the nearest available location and claim travel expenses. The Court also noted that if mediation is desired, the trial court should facilitate it. This judgment applies principles established in Krishna Veni Nagam, ensuring access to justice through alternative mechanisms.

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Family Law Civil Procedure Transfer of Cases Video Conferencing Matrimonial Disputes

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