My friend’s final divorce hearing in Raipur was set for August 1st. Unfortunately, the magistrate handling the case retired on July 30th, delaying the hearing with no clear timeline. Could my friend request a transfer of the case to another magistrate within the same court? If so, what are the steps involved?

Yes, your friend can request a transfer of the case to another magistrate within the same court in Raipur. They can file an application with the court, outlining the reasons for the request, such as the previous magistrate’s retirement and the resulting delay. The court will then consider the application and decide on the transfer based on its discretion and the applicable provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.