, yet she was allegedly prevented from properly
contesting the case and leading her evidence. This, according
to him, amounted to a serious procedural infirmity.
19. It was also argued that the two minor daughters,
who were in the care of the parties during the relevant period,
were the best witnesses to speak about the domestic
atmosphere, but neither party examined them nor did the
Court summon them. On the question of jurisdiction, learned
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counsel submitted that the parties had lived together for the
major part of their married life in Gujarat and, therefore, the
Family Court at Lakhisarai lacked territorial jurisdiction.
