' Petitioner and respondent were husband and wife but have fallen apart. Petitioner instituted a suit for the dissolution of her marriage against the respondent in a Family Court at Vehari. It is stated that respondent also brought the suits for the restitution of conjugal rights and for the recovery of dowry articles against the petitioner in a Family Court at Sadiqabad. Respondent also instituted an application under section 25 of the Guardian and Wards Act for the custody of the minor in a Family Court at Sadiqabad. It is stated that petitioner's suit was prior in time and she is a resident of Vehari. On behalf of respondent, a document has been produced showing that petitioner is a resident of Sadiqabad and not Vehari.
2. Be that as it may, petitioner alleges that she is resident of Vehari. In law, it is the residence of a female which determines the territorial jurisdiction of a Court to adjudicate upon the matters enumerated in the schedule to the Family Courts Act. In this view of the matter, the suits of the respondent pending in a Family Court at Sadiqabad shall now stand transferred to the Court of Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Qadri, Learned Judge of the Family Court at Vehari where suit of the petitioner is already pending. All the suits shall be consolidated and tried together in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible.
Suit transferred. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.