V.Kanimozhi v. A.Velu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE and CMP No.9181 of 2025 V.Kanimozhi ... Petitioner Vs A.Velu ... Respondent PRAYER inTr.C.M.P:

This Transfer Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 24 C.P.C., to withdraw FCOP No.63 of 2024 on the file of the District Family Court at Thiruvannamalai and transfer the same to the file of the Subordinate Court at Tambaram to try along with HMOP No.81 of 2025. PRAYER in C.M.P:

To stay all further proceedings in FCOP No.63 of 2024 on the file of the District Family Court at Thiruvannamalai, pending disposal of this transfer petition.

For Petitioner : Mr.L.P.Balaji Ram For Respondent : Mr.D.Baskar 1/6

O R D E R

Heard.

2. This Transfer Miscellaneous Petition is filed by the petitioner/wife seeking withdrawal of FCOP No.63 of 2024 pending on the file of the District Family Court, Thiruvannamalai, and transfer of the same to the file of the Subordinate Court, Tambaram, to be tried along HMOP No.81 of 2025.

3. The petitioner/wife states that the marriage between the parties was solemnized on 23.01.2022 at Thiruvannamalai District and a male child was born on 15.05.2024 and due to the disputes in the family, they got separated and that the respondent has filed FCOP No.63 of 2024 at Thiruvannamalai for divorce, compelling her to file HMOP No.81 of 2025 at Tambaram for restitution of conjugal rights.

4.The case of the petitioner is that she is residing within the jurisdiction of Tambaram along with her parents and that she would be put to great hardship if she is compelled to travel from Tambaram to Thiruvannamalai for each hearing. She has specifically pleaded that the distance is about 150 Kms and that she has to travel about 4 hours for every hearing, incurring considerable expenses and 2/6

hardship. She would also state that HMOP No.81 of 2025 filed by her is pending before the Subordinate Court, Tambaram and if both proceedings are continued in different Courts, there is a possibility of divergent findings and wastage of judicial time.

5. The respondent/husband has filed counter opposing the transfer. His contention, inter alia, is that the petitioner is residing abroad and is not attending the proceedings and the matter is at an advanced stage and transfer would delay adjudication.

6. This Court has considered the rival submissions and perused the materials placed. The power under Section 24 CPC is meant to ensure fair and convenient adjudication and to secure the ends of justice. In matrimonial transfer petitions, the consistent approach is to accord due weight to the convenience of the wife, particularly when she pleads and establishes hardship in attending proceedings at a distant place.

7. In the case on hand, the petitioner has pleaded long-distance travel of about 150 kilometres for each hearing and the child is in custody of the petitioner. 3/6

In such circumstances, this Court is satisfied that the balance of convenience lies in favour of the petitioner and that transfer would advance the cause of justice without causing undue prejudice to the respondent. Hence, the Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition deserves to be allowed.

8. Accordingly, Tr.CMP No.411 of 2025 is allowed. FCOP No.63 of 2024 on the file of the District Family Court, Thiruvannamalai, is withdrawn and transferred to the file of the Subordinate Court, Tambaram. The District Family Court, Thiruvannamalai, shall transmit the entire records to the Subordinate Court, Tambaram, within three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order and the Subordinate court, Tambaram shall dispose of the matter in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, uninfluenced by any observations made in this order. Interim Stay granted by this Court on 17.04.2025 shall stand vacated and the CMP No.9181 of 2025 is closed. There shall be no order as to costs. 19.01.2026 mfa/ay Index: Yes / No Speaking Order / Non-speaking Order 4/6

To

1. District Family Court at Thiruvannamalai

2. Subordinate Court at Tambaram 5/6

DR. A.D. MARIA CLETE, J ay and CMP No.9181 of 2025 19.01.2026 6/6