M.Josephine Reena v. S.Raja

ORDER This Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to withdraw the case in S.M.O.P.No.274 of 2026 on the file of the Principal District Judge, Madurai and transfer the same to the Family Court, Ariyalur. Page2 of 6

2.Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and perused the materials available on record.

3.There is no representation on the side of the respondent.

4.Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is living in Ariyalur along with her son and daughter. The petitioner is working as a Teaching Staff in the school where her children are studying. Further, she is solely responsible for the care, custody, education and well-being of the minor children. The respondent filed a petition in S.M.O.P.No.274 of 2026 before the Principal District Judge, Madurai. Further, the distance between the petitioner's residence and the Court at Madurai is 200 kms. and frequent travel would cause undue hardship, financial strain and inconvenience to the petitioner. He further submits that the petitioner's father died in the year 2022 and she has to rely on some one to travel to Madurai on every hearings which put the petitioner into great mental agony. Further, no prejudice would be cause to the respondent, if the case is transferred to the Family Court, Ariyalur. Therefore, he prays to transfer the case to the Family Court, Ariyalur. Page3 of 6

5.I have gone through the affidavit filed in support of the transfer petition as well. I find merits in the submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioner.

6.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner and considering the fact that the petitioner's children are studying in a School as well as the petitioner also working in a School in Ariyalur, this Court is inclined to transfer the case on the file of the Principal District Judge, Madurai to the file of the Family Court, Ariyalur. Accordingly, the case in S.M.O.P.No.274 of 2026 is hereby withdrawn from the file of the Principal District Judge, Madurai and transferred to the file of the Family Court, Ariyalur. After receipt of the case papers from the Principal District Judge, Madurai, the Family Court, Ariyalur is directed to send a notice to the respondent within four weeks. After due service of notice, the Family Court, Ariyalur is directed to proceed with the matter in the manner known to law. Page4 of 6

7.Accordingly, this Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition is allowed. No costs. Consequently, connected Civil Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 25-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order PAM Page5 of 6 To

1.The Principal District Judge, Madurai.

2.The Family Court, Ariyalur. Page6 of 6

T.V.THAMILSELVI, J. PAM TR.C.M.P.No.368 of 2026 and C.M.P.No.10677 of 2026 25-06-2026

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.No.368 of 2026 and C.M.P.No.10677 of 2026 M.Josephine Reena D/o.Mahimaidas, D.No.2/149, Anna Nagar, Ariyalur - 621 713. ..Petitioner(s) Vs S.Raja S/o. Sankaran, No.4, Mudhaliyar South Street, Madurai - 625 002. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 24 of C.P.C., praying to withdraw the S.M.O.P.No.274 of 2026 on the file of the Principal District Judge, Madurai and transfer it to the Family Court at Ariyalur. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Vignesh For Respondent(s): Unclaimed