Sekhri v Ray (Rev 1)

Sekhri v Ray (Rev 1)

Both parties were domiciled in England and Wales on 20 August 2012, as evidenced by their respective intentions and connections to England, thus the court has jurisdiction to entertain the divorce petition.

Parties
Petitioner: Charoo Sekhri; Respondent: Aloke Ray
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 July 2013
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Jurisdictional Determination
Outcome
Jurisdiction established; petition may proceed.
Legal Topics
Domicile, Jurisdiction, Divorce, International Family Law
Family Law Conflict of Laws Domicile Jurisdiction Divorce International Family Law

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Parties

Charoo Sekhri

Petitioner

Aloke Ray

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Jurisdictional Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether either party was domiciled in England and Wales on 20 August 2012
  2. 2 Whether the court has jurisdiction to entertain the divorce petition

Ratio Decidendi

Both parties were domiciled in England and Wales on 20 August 2012, as evidenced by their respective intentions and connections to England, thus the court has jurisdiction to entertain the divorce petition.

Court Disposition

Jurisdiction established; petition may proceed.

Orders

  • Court has jurisdiction to entertain the divorce petition.
  • Submissions invited as to the way forward.