1996 INSC 1000
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

Bhudeb Chandra Karmakar

Vs.
State of W.B.

Crl.A.No. ... of 1996

                                         (G.N.Ray and B.L.Hansaria JJ.)

30.07.1996

ORDER

The Text below is only a summarized version of the order pronounced

Act of cruelty took place in Calcutta. Respondent filed complaint before Judicial Magistrate
Bankura. Whether Judicial Magistrate of Bankura had jurisdiction to entertain complaint filed by
him. Facts revealed that respondent was in pitiable financial condition and even if complaint had
been lodged in Calcutta she could have made application for transfer of case to her place of
residence. Supreme Court allowed application of transfer.