Neha Lal vs Abhishek Kumar

The Supreme Court considered a transfer petition filed by the petitioner-wife seeking transfer of a perjury proceeding initiated by the respondent-husband under Section 340 CrPC from the Family Court in Delhi to Lucknow. The petitioner argued that multiple pending cases and logistical hardships justified the transfer, including lack of maintenance and residence in Delhi. The Court examined the grounds for transfer, balancing convenience and justice, and emphasized that transfer petitions should not be used to delay or harass. The Court granted the transfer to ensure fair trial and reduce hardship to the petitioner.