B.Nandhini v. Venkatesh

ORDER This Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to withdraw the case in H.M.O.P.No.62 of 2026 on the file of the Family Court, Villupuram and transfer the same to the Family Court, Chennai.

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

3.Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the respondent filed a petition in H.M.O.P.No.62 of 2026 before the Family Court, Villupuram seeking dissolution of marriage. He submits that the petitioner is residing with her parents in Chennai. Further, the respondent filed the above petition before the Family Court, Villupuram only with a malafide intention. He further submits that the distance between the petitioner's residence and the Family Court, Villupuram is 160 kms. and it is very difficult for the petitioner to attend the Court proceedings. Further, if the above case is not transferred, the petitioner would be put to serious hardship. Therefore, he prays to transfer the case to the Family Court, Chennai.

4.Learned counsel for the respondent has not raised any serious objection in transferring the case from Villupuram to Chennai. 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 on either side.

6.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the submission made by the learned counsel on either side and considering the fact that the petitioner is residing in Chennai, this Court is inclined to transfer the case on the file of the Family Court, Villupuram to the file of the IV Additional Family Court, Chennai. Accordingly, the case in H.M.O.P.No.62 of 2026 is hereby withdrawn from the file of the Family Court, Villupuram and transferred to the file of the IV Additional Family Court, Chennai. After receipt of the case papers from the Family Court, Villupuram, the IV Additional Family Court, Chennai is directed to send a notice to the respondent within four weeks. After due service of notice, the IV Additional Family Court, Chennai 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 Family Court, Villupuram.

2.The IV Additional Family Court, Chennai. Page6 of 6

T.V.THAMILSELVI, J. PAM TR.C.M.P.No.382 of 2026 and C.M.P.No.11191 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.382 of 2026 and C.M.P.No.11191 of 2026 Mrs.B.Nandhini W/o.Venkatesh, D/o. Balaji, No. 13/5, Second Vanniyar Street, Choolaimedu, Chennai- 600 094. ..Petitioner(s) Vs Mr.Venkatesh No.1 Maruthai Street, Ganapathi Nagar, Mundiyambakkam, Villupuram- 605 602. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 24 of C.P.C., praying to withdraw and transfer the H.M.O.P.No.62 of 2026 pending on the file of Family Court at Villupuram to the appropriate Family Court at Chennai. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Gajendra Babu for M/s.APR Associates For Respondent(s): Mr.J.Chandran Page2 of 6