Narmadha v. Subranathan

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.12.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR Tr.C.M.P (MD).No.595 of 2024 and C.M.P(MD)No.13911 of 2024 Narmadha : Petitioner Vs.

Subranathan : Respondent PRAYER: Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 24 of Civil Procedure Code, to withdraw the petition in H.M.O.P.No.20 of 2024 pending on the file of the Sub Court, Manapparai and transfer the same to the Family Court, Madurai.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ganapathi Subramanian For Respondent : Mr.N.Kamesh

O R D E R

The Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed seeking orders to withdraw the petition in H.M.O.P.No.20 of 2024 pending on the file of the Sub Court, Manapparai and transfer the same to the Family Court, Madurai. 1/5

2. It is evident from the records that the marriage between the parties was solemnized on 03.02.2023. It is not in dispute that the petitioner has filed a complaint invoking the provisions of Domestic Violence Act in D.V.C.No.10 of 2024 and the same is pending on the file of the Additional Mahila Court, Madurai and that the respondent has filed a petition in H.M.O.P.No.20 of 2024, seeking divorce and the same is pending on the file of the Sub Court, Manapparai.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is residing at Madurai and finds it very difficult to travel to Manapparai to attend all the hearings.

4.The learned counsel for the respondent would submit that they are not having any objection to transfer the case and the personal appearance of the respondent may be dispensed with.

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 2/5

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."

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and taking note of the fact that the petitioner is residing at Madurai and the DVC case is pending before the Additional Mahila Court, Madurai, this Court decides that the case in H.M.O.P.No.20 of 2024, is ordered to be withdrawn from the file of the Sub Court, Manapparai and transfer the same to the file of the Family Court, Madurai. Accordingly, the learned Subordinate Judge, Manapparai, is hereby directed to transmit the entire records in H.M.O.P.No.20 of 2024 to the 3/5

Family Court, Madurai, 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, Madurai, is directed to take up the petition on file and proceed in accordance with law. Regarding the prayer for personal appearance, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the concerned Court.

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

19.12.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No das To 1.The Subordinate Judge, Manapparai.

2.The Judge, Family Court, Madurai.

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.595 of 2024 and C.M.P(MD)No.13911 of 2024 19.12.2024 5/5