1. Read the office report dated 19th March, 2026.

2. This transfer petition, under Section 25 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, has been presented by the petitioner-wife, Geetika.

3. The marriage between the petitioner and the respondent-husband, Sanjeev Kumar Pahwa, was solemnized on 14th December, 2016 as per Hindu rites and customs. In 2020, a son was born to the petitioner and the respondent from the wedlock. However, the parties have since drifted apart owing to differences arising by and between them.

4. The respondent has instituted proceedings under Section 13(1) (A) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, bearing H.M.A. No.559 of 2024 titled "Sanjeev Kumar Pahwa V. Geetika" in the court of the Principal Judge, Family Court, Bharatpur, Rajasthan.

5. On the multiple grounds urged in the petition, the petitioner has sought for transfer of the aforesaid proceedings to the court of the Principal Judge, Family Court, Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

6. Despite service, none has entered appearance on behalf of the respondent-husband. We are, thus, inclined to the view that the respondent has no serious objection to grant of the prayer for transfer.

7. We are also otherwise satisfied, having regard to the inconvenience the petitioner is likely to face if the proceedings were continued in the court of the Principal Judge, Family Court, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, which is at a distance of around 400 kms from her present place of residence, that interest of justice demands grant of the prayer for transfer.

8. Hence, the transfer petition is allowed. H.M.A. No.559/2024 titled "Sanjeev Kumar Pahwa V. Geetika" pending before the Principal Judge, Family Court, Bharatpur, Rajasthan is transferred to the court of the Principal Judge, Family Court, Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Records of H.M.A. No.559/2024 be transferred to the transferee court immediately.

9. To avoid delay, the parties are directed to appear before the transferee court on 27th April, 2026. If any or both the parties fail to appear on that day, the presiding officer of the transferee court will fix another date of appearance. Thereafter, he shall be free to proceed in accordance with law.

10. The presiding officer shall endeavour to bring about a settlement between the parties through the process of mediation. If the process is unsuccessful, nothing shall preclude the presiding officer to take the proceedings to its logical conclusion on its merits and in accordance with law.

11. If the respondent is unable to attend the proceedings in person on any occasion, he will be at liberty to seek permission to attend through the virtual mode and if such a permission is sought, the presiding officer of the court may proceed to consider it reasonably.

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