Jency Christopher v. Benny Christopher,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI and CMP.No.10397 of 2026 Jency Christopher D/o.Antony baskar, Permanently Residing at No.1H/246, 5th Street, Paulpandi Nagar, Milerpuram, Tuticorn-628002 Tenporarily Residing at No.1/8, Rukmai Street, Besant Nagar, Chennai-600090.

..Petitioner(s) Vs Benny Christopher, S/o.Late Mr.Christopher Rajasingh Peter, No.61A,2nd Street, Toovipuram, Tuticorin-628033.

Temporarily Resideing at, No.917, Peabody Drive, Mckinney Taxas 75071,USA.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Transfer Petition filed under section 24 of the Civil Procedure Code, praying to withdraw and transfer IDOP No.2 of 2026 on the file of the Family Court,Thoothukudi to the file of the Family Court,Chennai and pass such other orders as deem fit and proper on the facts and in the circumstances of the case and thus render Justice.

For Petitioner(s):

MR.J.Saravana Vel For Respondent(s):

MR.MURUGESH KASIVEL

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking to withdraw and transfer I.D.O.P. No.2 of 2026 from the file of the Family Court, Thoothukudi, to the file of the Family Court, Chennai.

2. The petitioner/wife seeks transfer of I.D.O.P. No.2 of 2026 from the Family Court, Thoothukudi, to the Family Court, Chennai, where a maintenance case already filed by her is pending.

3. The learned counsel for the respondent also appeared and submitted that, as on date, the respondent is in the USA, but he is inclined to appear through video conferencing. It is also submitted that he has paid a sum of Rs.15,000/- towards interim maintenance.

4. Considering the submissions made by both sides, I.D.O.P. No.2 of 2026 is transferred to the VI Additional Family Court, Chennai. The maintenance case pending before the V Additional Family Court, Chennai, is also directed to be transferred to the VI Additional Family Court, Chennai.

5. Both parties are at liberty to appear through video conferencing. Accordingly, this petition is allowed. No order as to costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

19-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MPA To

1. The Family Court,Thoothukudi

2. The Family Court,Chennai

3. The section Officer, VR section, High Court, Madras.

T.V.THAMILSELVI, J.

MPA and CMP.No.10397 of 2026 19-06-2026