About the Court
Patiala House Courts
— Jurisdiction & Coverage
Understanding which cases fall under Patiala House Court's
jurisdiction is the first step in your legal strategy.
Here is a detailed overview of this court's coverage
and procedures.
Location & Coverage Area
Patiala House Courts Complex is located near India Gate,
New Delhi. It covers the Central District — including
Connaught Place, Janpath, Lodhi Colony, Jangpura, Bhogal,
Lajpat Nagar, Defence Colony, Greater Kailash, Sundar Nagar,
Khan Market, Nizamuddin, and surrounding Central and
South-Central Delhi localities.
Family Court Jurisdiction
Patiala House has a dedicated Family Court under the
Family Courts Act, 1984, handling all matrimonial matters —
divorce petitions, maintenance, child custody, guardianship,
domestic violence applications, and matrimonial property
disputes for residents of its territorial jurisdiction
in Central Delhi.
Filing Jurisdiction (Section 19 HMA)
Under Section 19 of the Hindu Marriage Act, a divorce
petition may be filed where the marriage was solemnised,
where the couple last resided together, or where the
respondent currently resides. Residents of Jangpura,
Lajpat Nagar, Defence Colony, Lodhi Colony, and all covered
Central Delhi areas should file at Patiala House Courts.
Appeals & Higher Courts
Orders from Patiala House District/Family Court can be
challenged before the Delhi High Court (Family Court Bench),
conveniently located nearby on Sher Shah Road. Further
appeals lie before the Supreme Court of India. Our firm
represents clients seamlessly from Patiala House to the
highest courts in India.