Pune District & Sessions Court issues an order transferring Civil & Matrimonial proceedings of Shirur Tehsil to the new Ghodnadi Court, effective Jan 25, 2026.
The District & Sessions Court, Pune, has issued a significant Office Order (No.Tech./Civil/23/2026) dated January 23, 2026, announcing a change in the jurisdiction for Civil and Matrimonial proceedings pertaining to the revenue tehsil of Shirur, District Pune. This administrative decision aims to streamline legal processes by transferring these cases to a newly established court.
Office Order Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Principal District & Sessions Judge, Pune |
| Order Number | No.Tech./Civil/23/2026 |
| Order Date | 23rd January, 2026 |
| Effective Date | 25th January, 2026 |
| Subject | Transfer of Civil & Matrimonial proceedings of Shirur Tehsil |
| Affected Tehsil | Shirur, District Pune |
| Official Website | District Court, Pune (To be uploaded) |
What Changed: Jurisdiction Transfer
This order reallocates the handling of Civil and Matrimonial proceedings originating from the revenue tehsil of Shirur, District Pune. The key changes are:
Earlier Jurisdiction
- All Civil & Matrimonial proceedings pertaining to Shirur tehsil were handled by the Small Causes Court, Pune, and Civil Court Senior Division, Pune.
Revised Jurisdiction
- These proceedings are now withdrawn from the Small Causes Court, Pune, and Civil Court Senior Division, Pune.
- They are transferred to the file of the newly created Court of the Civil Judge Senior Division, Ghodnadi (Shirur), Tehsil Shirur, District Pune, for disposal.
Reason for Change
The Principal District & Sessions Judge, Pune, has passed this order on administrative grounds, citing:
- A Notification from the Law & Judiciary Department, Mumbai (No. Nyasthap-0425/365/C.R.83/DESK-11, dated 22nd January, 2026).
- The exercise of powers delegated under Section 24 of the Civil Procedure Code 1908.
Effective Date
This change in jurisdiction for all relevant Civil and Matrimonial proceedings will come into effect from 25th January, 2026.
Action Required by Courts and Officials
The Office Order mandates specific actions from various court departments and officials:
- Civil Judge Senior Division, Ghodnadi (Shirur), District Pune: Directed to instruct the Superintendent to re-number all transferred proceedings.
- Computer Branch, District Court, Pune: To receive the list of transfer cases.
- Additional District & Sessions Court, Civil Court Senior Division, Ghodnadi (Shirur), Dist. Pune: To receive the list of transfer cases.
- Technical Branch, District Court, Pune: To receive the list of transfer cases.
- Concerned Courts: To display this order and the list of transfer cases on their notice boards.
- Co-ordinator, Computer Section, District Court, Pune: To upload this office order on the official website of District Court, Pune.
- All concerned officials and departments are to be informed of this order.
Implications for Litigants
While this order primarily impacts the administrative functioning of the courts, litigants with ongoing Civil and Matrimonial cases related to Shirur tehsil should be aware of this change. Their cases will now be heard at the Civil Judge Senior Division, Ghodnadi (Shirur) Court from the effective date.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the main purpose of this Office Order?
A: The order transfers the jurisdiction of Civil and Matrimonial proceedings related to Shirur tehsil from existing Pune courts to the newly created Civil Judge Senior Division, Ghodnadi (Shirur) Court, effective January 25, 2026, for administrative efficiency.
Q2: Which types of cases are affected by this transfer?
A: All Civil and Matrimonial proceedings pertaining to the revenue tehsil of Shirur, District Pune, that were previously pending in the Small Causes Court, Pune, and Civil Court Senior Division, Pune, are affected.
Q3: What is the effective date of this jurisdiction change?
A: The transfer of cases and the new jurisdiction will be effective from 25th January, 2026.
Q4: Where will cases from Shirur tehsil now be heard?
A: From January 25, 2026, these cases will be heard at the Court of the Civil Judge Senior Division, Ghodnadi (Shirur), Tehsil Shirur, District Pune.
Q5: What should litigants with ongoing cases do?
A: Litigants with ongoing cases related to Shirur tehsil should contact their legal counsel or the respective court to understand the specific implications for their case and confirm the new court location and case number once proceedings are re-numbered.
Q6: Will there be any change in the case numbers?
A: Yes, the Civil Judge Senior Division, Ghodnadi (Shirur), District Pune, is requested to direct the Superintendent to re-number all transferred proceedings. Litigants should verify the new case numbers.
Q7: Where can I find the official order?
A: The Co-ordinator, Computer Section, District Court, Pune, is directed to upload this office order on the official website of the District Court, Pune. It will also be displayed on the notice boards of the concerned courts.
Q8: Who issued this order?
A: The order was issued by the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Pune, M. K. Mahajan.