E.Jayanthi v. V.E.Satheeshkumar

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI TR.C.M.P.Nos.149 & 204 of 2026 and C.M.P.Nos.5158 & 6190 of 2026

1.E.Jayanthi W/o. V.E.Satheeshkumar, No.9/3. 6th Street, Kumareshapuram Extension, Thiruchengode, Namakkal - 637211. ..Petitioner in both petitions

2.Minor S.Hanvika D/o.V.E.Satheeshkumar (Natural Guardian/Mother/1st Petitioner) ..Petitioner in TR.C.M.P.No.204/2026 Vs V.E.Satheeshkumar S/o. Eswaramoorthy, D.No.28, Arachalur, Veerappampalayam, Erode - 638101. ..Respondent in both petitions Prayer: Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petitions filed under Section 24 of C.P.C., praying to withdraw and transfer F.C.O.P.No.267 of 2023 pending on the file of the Hon'ble Family Court at Erode to the Family Court at Coimbatore and to withdraw and transfer D.V.C.No.13 of 2023 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate, Thiruchengode to Special Court to Trial Cases filed under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, Coimbatore. Page2 of 6 For Petitioner in both petitions: Ms.S.Jessy Monica For Respondent in both petitions: Mr.S.Thirukkumaran COMMON ORDER These Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petitions have been filed to withdraw the case in F.C.O.P.No.267 of 2023 on the file of the Court of the Family Court, Erode to the file of the Family Court, Coimbatore and to withdraw the D.V.C.No.13 of 2023 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate, Thiruchengode to the file of the Special Court to Trial Cases filed under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, Coimbatore.

2.Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

3.Learned counsel for the petitioners in both the petition submits that the respondent filed a petition in F.C.O.P.No.267 of 2023 before the Family Court, Erode, seeking divorce and the petitioner filed a petition in D.V.C.No.13 of 2023 before the Judicial Magistrate, Thiruchengode. She submits that the petitioner and her child are presently settled at Coimbatore for the child's cardiac treatment and schooling. Further, the petitioner is compelled to travel frequently between Tiruchengode and Erode, causing severe physical, emotional and financial hardship. She further submits that the petitioner's aged Page3 of 6 parent resides with her, who suffering from serious health issues which requires frequent medical attention. Therefore, she prays to transfer both cases to the Family Court, Coimbatore and Special Court to Trial Cases filed under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, Coimbatore respectively.

4.Learned counsel for the respondent in both the petition submits that the respondent is residing in Erode and it will be very difficult for the respondent to attend the Court proceedings at Coimbatore.

5.I have gone through the affidavits filed in support of the transfer petitions as well. I find merit in the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side.

6.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submission made by the learned counsel on either side, this Court is inclined to transfer the case on the file of the Family Court, Erode to the file of the Family Court, Coimbatore. Accordingly, the case in F.C.O.P.No.267 of 2023 is hereby withdrawn on the file of the Family Court, Erode to the file of the Family Court, Coimbatore. This Court is also inclined to transfer D.V.C.No.13 of 2023 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate, Thiruchengode to the file of the Special Court to Trial Cases filed under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, Page4 of 6 Coimbatore. After receipt of the case papers from the Family Court, Erode and Judicial Magistrate, Thiruchengode, the Family Court, Coimbatore and Special Court to Trial Cases filed under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, Coimbatore are directed to send a notice to both the parties within four weeks. After due service of notice, the respective Courts are directed to proceed with the matter in the manner known to law.

7.Considering the facts and circumstance of the case, this Court is inclined to permit the respondent in both petitions to appear through the Video Conferencing mode before the respective Courts. However, it is made clear that the respondent shall appear before the respective Courts as and when required.

8.With the above directions, these Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petitions are allowed. No costs. Consequently, connected Civil Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 25-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order PAM Page5 of 6 To

1.The Family Court, Erode.

2.The Family Court, Coimbatore.

3.The Judicial Magistrate, Thiruchengode.

4.The Special Court to Trial Cases filed under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, Coimbatore. Page6 of 6

T.V.THAMILSELVI, J. PAM TR.C.M.P.Nos.149 & 204 of 2026 and C.M.P.Nos.5158 & 6190 of 2026 25-06-2026