M.Sridevi Alias Aparna v. Praveenkumar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.04.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE P. VADAMALAI and C.M.P.(MD)No.5687 of 2025 M.Sridevi @ Aparna .. Petitioner Vs.

Praveenkumar .. Respondent Prayer : Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to withdraw the proceeding in H.M.O.P.No.23 of 2024 on the file of the Principal Sub Court, Tindivanam and transfer the same to the file of the Sub Court, Tiruchendur. For Petitioner : Mr.T.A.Ebenezer For Respondent : No Appearance

ORDER

The present Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to withdraw the proceeding in H.M.O.P.No.23 of 2024 on the file of the Principal Sub Court, Tindivanam and transfer the same to the file of the Sub Court, Tiruchendur.

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2. The petitioner is the wife and the respondent is the husband. The marriage between the petitioner and the respondent was solemnized on 20.03.2024 at Sellakani Mahal, Thoothukudi as per the Hindu Rites and Customs. Out of wedlock, no child was born.

3. Due to disputes and differences, the parties have separated, and the respondent/husband has initiated the proceeding in H.M.O.P.No.23 of 2024 on the file of the Principal Sub Court, Tindivanam seeking divorce.

4. The name of the respondent has been printed in the cause list. Despite the name has been printed in the cause list, the respondent/husband has neither entered appearance through a counsel nor in-person to oppose this transfer petition.

5. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner.

6. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner/wife is now residing in her parental home at Mudalur, Thoothukudi District. The distance between Thoothukudi and Tindivanam Page No 2 of 5

is around 960 Kms to and fro, and the petitioner/wife, being a lady, finds it very difficult to travel such a long distance for attending every Court hearing. Hence, she seeks transfer of proceeding in H.M.O.P.No.23 of 2024 from the file of the Principal Sub Court, Tindivanam to the file of the Sub Court, Tiruchendur.

7. It is well settled proposition of law that whenever transfer petition is filed in matrimonial disputes, the convenience of the wife should be predominantly looked into and the wife's convenience shall be given preference.

8. Considering the overall facts and circumstances of the case, and also considering the convenience of the wife, this Court is inclined to allow this petition.

9. The learned Judge, Principal Sub Court, Tindivanam is directed to transmit the entire records pertaining to the case in H.M.O.P.No.23 of 2024 to the file of the Sub Court, Tiruchendur within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, and on receipt of such records, the learned Judge, Sub Court, Tiruchendur is directed to take the Page No 3 of 5

case on file and dispose of the same as expeditiously as possible in accordance with law.

10. Accordingly, this Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition stands allowed. No costs. Consequently, the connected Civil Miscellaneous Petition is closed.

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P. VADAMALAI , J.

mkn To 1.The Principal Sub Court, Tindivanam.

2.The Sub Court, Tiruchendur.

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