AJAY LAWANIA vs SHOBHNA DUBEY

The Supreme Court held that in cases involving petitions under Section 9 and Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, it is essential to avoid conflicting decisions by having both cases heard by the same court. The Court found that the High Court's stay on the Family Court's order to dispose of the petitions together was unjustified, as it could prejudice the appellant's divorce petition. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, the High Court's orders were set aside, and directions were issued for the expeditious disposal of both cases by the Family Court, ensuring that evidence is recorded sequentially and judgments delivered on the same day.