Madras High CourtTR CMP/324/2026allowed

Hemalatha, v. D.Selvam

2026-06-12Honourable Mrs.Justice T.V.Thamilselvi4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI AND CMP NO. 9174 OF 2026 Hemalatha, W/o.D.Selvam, No.34/14, Abith Nagar, Choolaimedu, Chennai -600094.

..Petitioner(s) Vs D.Selvam S/o.N.Deivanayagam, No.5, 5th Street, Teacher's Nagar, Thirukalukundram, Kancheepuram -603109.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition filed under Sec.24 of C.P.C., praying to withdraw the Divorce petition in H.M.O.P.No.116 of 2025 on the file of Principal Sub Court,Chengalpattu and to transfer the same to the family Court,Chennai, which is competent to try the case. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.C.K.M.Appaji For Respondent(s):

Mr.Mohamad Rafi

ORDER

The petitioner / wife seeks transfer of H.M.O.P.116 of 2025 pending on the file of the Principal Sub-Court, Chengalpattu, to the file of the Family Court, Chennai.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that as on date, she is looking after 3 1⁄2 year old son and also employed as Data Entry Operator for a meagre salary in the Corporation of Chennai. So, she felt inconvenience to travel nearly about 120 kms. Therefore, she seeks transfer of the proceedings to the Family Court, Chennai.

3. Admittedly, the petitioner is having residence at Chennai and as on date, son is under her custody and she is employed in Corporation of Chennai. Considering all the circumstances and also considering the submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court finds the reasons stated to be justifiable and is inclined to allow the transfer.

4. Accordingly, H.M.O.P.116 of 2025 pending on the file of the Principal Sub-Court, Chengalpattu, is withdrawn and transferred to the file of the Family Court, Chennai. The learned trial Judge is directed to issue notice to the respondent within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of

this order and thereafter proceed with the matter in accordance with law and dispose the same within a period of four months.

5. Accordingly, this Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition is allowed. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 12-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RPP To

1. The Principal Sub-Court, Chengalpattu.

2. The Family Court, Chennai.

T.V.THAMILSELVI J.

RPP AND CMP NO. 9174 OF 2026 12-06-2026