S.19 HMA | Family Court Can Only Decline Jurisdiction Upon Objection Of Opposite Party Or On Transfer Order By Superior Court: Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court held that family courts have concurrent jurisdiction in divorce proceedings, even if the superior court has issued a transfer order. The ruling highlights that family courts retain their authority in such matters unless explicitly stated otherwise by higher courts. This decision upholds the concurrent jurisdiction principle, ensuring that divorce cases can proceed without unnecessary delays.