The Supreme Court in remarkable case of Rohit Kapoor v. Ketaki Malhotra (2025) reaffirmed thatTransfer petitions under Section 25 of CPC, 1908 must be decided on the “Balance of convenience” of both parties, rejecting preference based on gender. The Court emphasized a gender-neutral approach in Matrimonial disputes and transferred the case considering practical factors. It highlights the growing importance of Jurisdiction strategyand factual assessment in family litigation that can effectively be navigated with help of a lawyer.Parties can seek bestadvice to evaluate how such precedents apply and ensure merit-based representation and effective handling of transfer Petitions before court of law in matrimonial cases.
