PREMIER TOBACCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED Versus ASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF TRADE MARKS

Mst. Nasreen has made this petition for transfer of a suit for restitution of conjugal rights brought against her by the respondent, Muhammad Ramzan, who claims to be her husband. That suit is pending before the Judge, Family Court (Senior Civil Judge), Sahiwal. She has prayed for the transfer of the said suit to the Judge, Family Court, Chunian, District Kasur, on the ground that she is living with her husband, Shaukat, at Pattoki.

2. It has been alleged by her that she is a' Pardanashin lady and also apprehends danger at the hands of the respondent in the event of her going to Sahiwal to defend the suit brought against her by the respondent.

3. Pleas put forth by the petitioner are supported by her affidavit which have not been rebutted by the respondent by filing a counter‑affidavit therefore, presume that her averments are correct. She is also a female but the respondent is a male, and in cases like the one in hand more care is taken of the convenience of the female party than that of the male party. Obviously, if she is obliged to go to Sahiwal to defend the suit brought by the respondent, she will be put to more bother than the one to be faced by her for going to Chunian. She has, therefore, a good case for seeking transfer of the respondent's suit to Chunian.

4. This petition is, accordingly, accepted and the respondent's suit is transferred from the said Family Court of Sahiwal to the most senior Family) Judge of Chunian. There shall be no order as to costs:

M.BA./N‑51/L Petition accepted.