Hindu Marriage Act, 1955–Sec. 21A–Code of Civil Procedure, 1908–Sec. 24–Distinction between the provisions–Invoking powers u/s. 24, CPC depends majorly on the will of parties–However, Sec. 21A of HMA is compulsive is nature–It is for the Court itself to exercise the powers and transfer the suit in appropriate cases–It does not even require any party to file the application–The rationale behind Sec. 21A, HMA is based upon the public policy of avoiding conflicting decisions of competent Courts.
