K.B.Aishwarya v. A.M.Arunkumar
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.09.2024
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE P. VADAMALAI and C.M.P.(MD)No.10615 of 2024 K.B.Aishwarya .. Petitioner Vs.
A.M.Arunkumar .. Respondent Prayer : Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to withdraw the proceeding in F.C.O.P.No.205 of 2024 on the file of the Family Court, Chengalpattu and transfer the same to the file of the Family Court, Madurai.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Sheik Abdullah For Respondent : No Appearance
ORDER
The present Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to withdraw the proceeding in F.C.O.P.No.205 of 2024 on the file of the Page No 1 of 5
Family Court, Chengalpattu and transfer the same to the file of the Family Court, Madurai.
2. The petitioner is the wife and the respondent is the husband. The marriage between the petitioner and the respondent was solemnized on 24.02.2023 at Sri Balaji Thirumanamandabam, Chengalpattu District as per Hindu Rites and Customs.
3. Due to disputes and differences, the parties have separated, and the respondent/husband has initiated the proceeding in F.C.O.P.No.205 of 2024 on the file of the Family Court, Chengalpattu, 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. Page No 2 of 5
6. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner/wife is now residing with her parents in Allathur, Madurai. The distance between Madurai and Chengalpattu is around 800 Kms to and fro, and the petitioner/wife finds it very difficult to travel such a long distance for attending every Court hearing. Hence, she seeks transfer of proceeding from the file of the Family Court, Chengalpattu to the file of the Family Court, Madurai.
7. It is well settled proposition of law that whenever the 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 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, Family Court, Chengalpattu is directed to transmit the entire records, pertaining to the case in F.C.O.P.No.205 of 2024, to the file of the Family Court, Madurai within a period of three Page No 3 of 5
weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, and on receipt of such records, the learned Judge, Family Court, Madurai is directed to take the case on file and dispose of the same 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 learned Judge, Family Court, Chengalpattu 2.The learned Judge, Family Court, Madurai and C.M.P.(MD)No.10615 of 2024 13.09.2024 Page No 5 of 5