T.Priyadharshini v. P.Moorthi

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR and C.M.P.(MD)No.2779 of 2026 T.Priyadharshini ... Petitioner/ Respondent Vs.

P.Moorthi ... Respondent/ Petitioner Prayer : This Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 24 C.P.C., to withdraw the proceeding in FCOP No.250 of 2025 from the Family Court, Namakkal and to transfer the Family Court, Dindigul. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Gurumoorthi For Respondent : Mr.S.Muniyandi

ORDER

The Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition is filed to withdraw the 1/6

case from the file of the Family Court, Namakkal, in F.C.O.P.No.250 of 2025 and transfer the same to the file of the Family Court, Dindigul.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondent.

3. It is not in dispute that the marriage between the petitioner and the respondent was solemnized on 12.07.2024 as per the Hindu Rites and Customs and that subsequently there arose some misunderstanding and they are living separately. It is also not in dispute that the respondent filed a petition in F.C.O.P.No.250 of 2025 seeking divorce and the same is pending on the file of the Family Court, Namakkal.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is residing at Dindigul along with her 4 months old baby and finds it difficult to travel to Namakkal to attend the hearings.

5. The learned counsel appearing for the respondent would submit that the petitioner has not assigned any valid reason for transferring the 2/6

case. But the fact remains that the respondent has not raised any specific objection for transferring the case.

6. In the case of N.C.V.Aishwarya Vs. A.S.Saravana Karthik Sha reported in 2022 Live Law (SC) 627, the Hon'ble Supreme Court has reiterated the position with generally, it is the wife's convenience, which must be looked at while considering the transfer petition under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure and the relevant passage is extracted hereunder :

"The cardinal principle for exercise of power under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure is that the ends of justice should demand the transfer of the suit, appeal or other proceeding. In matrimonial matters, wherever Courts are called upon to consider the plea of transfer, the Courts have to take into consideration the economic soundness of both the parties, the social strata of the spouses and their behavioural pattern, their standard of life prior to the marriage and subsequent thereto and the circumstances of both the parties in eking out their livelihood and under whose protective umbrella they are seeking their sustenance to life. Given the prevailing socioeconomic paradigm in the Indian society, generally, it is the wife's convenience which must be looked at while considering transfer.", the bench observed." 3/6

7. Considering the above facts and circumstances and also taking note of the fact that the petitioner is residing at Dindigul along with her 4 months old baby, this Court is of the view that the case in F.C.O.P.No.250 of 2025 is ordered to be withdrawn from the file of the Family Court, Namakkal, and transfer the same to the file of the Family Court, Dindigul. Accordingly, the learned Judge, Family Court, Namakkal, is hereby directed to transmit the entire records in F.C.O.P.No.250 of 2025 to the file of the Family Court, Dindigul, within a period of 10 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and on receiving the case bundle, the learned Judge, Family Court, Dindigul, is directed to take up the petition on file and proceed in accordance with law.

8. With the above direction, the Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition is allowed. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs.

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To

1. The Judge, Family Court, Namakkal.

2. The Judge, Family Court, Dindigul.

3.The Section Officer, VR Section, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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K.MURALI SHANKAR ,J.

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