Karthiga v. R.Selvakumar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.01.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR Tr.C.M.P (MD).No.544 of 2024 and C.M.P(MD)No.12978 of 2024 Karthiga : Petitioner Vs.

R.Selvakumar : Respondent PRAYER: Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 24 of Civil Procedure Code, to withdraw the case in H.M.P.O.No.15 of 2024 on the file of the Sub Court, Thuraiyur, Trichy District and transfer the same to the Sub Court, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Rajaselvan For Respondent : Mr.S.B.Kayvin Prince

O R D E R

The Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed seeking orders to withdraw the case in H.M.P.O.No.15 of 2024 on the file of the Sub Court, Thuraiyur, Trichy District and transfer the same to the Sub Court, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.

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2. It evident from the records that the marriage between the parties was solemnized on 19.06.2013 and due to their wed-lock, they were blessed with a female child. It is not in dispute that the respondent has filed a petition in H.M.O.P.No.15 of 2024, seeking divorce and the same is pending on the file of the Sub Court, Thuraiyur, Trichy District.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is residing at Karaikudi, Sivagangai District and finds it very difficult to travel to Thuraiyur to attend the hearings.

4. The learned counsel for the respondent would submit that they are having objections to transfer the case.

5. 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 2/5

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." 6.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and taking note of the fact that the petitioner is residing at Karaikudi, Sivagangai District, this Court is of the view that the petition in H.M.O.P.No.

15 of 2024, is ordered to be withdrawn from the file of the Sub Court, Thuraiyur and transfer the same to the file of the Sub Court, Devakottai, Sivagangai District. Accordingly, the learned Sub Judge, Thuraiyur, is hereby directed to transmit the entire records in H.M.O.P.No.15 of 2024 to the file of the Sub Court, Devakottai, 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 Subordinate Judge, Devakottai, is directed to take up the petition on file and proceed in accordance with law.

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

29.01.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No das To 1.The Sub Judge, Thuraiyur, Trichy District.

2.The Sub Judge, Devakottai, Sivagangai District. 3.The Section Officer, VR Section, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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K.MURALI SHANKAR, J.

DAS Order made in Tr.C.M.P (MD).No.544 of 2024 and C.M.P(MD)No.12978 of 2024 29.01.2025 5/5