John Peter Raj v. Devi John Peter Raj

ORDER

¶1Heard.

¶2This Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition is filed by husband under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking withdrawal of DVC No.108 of 2024 pending on the file of the Hon'ble Mahila Court, Egmore, Chennai and transfer of the same to the file of the Hon'ble Mahila Court, Chengalpattu.

¶3The marriage between the parties was solemnized on 04.07.2019 at St. Antony's Church, Madurantakam, according to Christian rites and faith. The petitioner is the respondent in the Domestic Violence Case. The respondent herein is the petitioner therein. The petitioner states that he is residing within Chengalpattu District and that attending the proceedings at Egmore, Chennai causes serious hardship.

¶4The petitioner specifically pleads that on 16.01.2025 he met with a road accident, sustained multiple injuries and is under continuing treatment and follow-up; and that in the present medical condition, long distance travel for court hearings is physically strenuous and medically inadvisable. It is also stated that the distance to Egmore, Chennai is about 90 kms from his place of residence and that his physical incapacity makes repeated travel impracticable.

¶5The petitioner further contends that the respondent has projected a Chennai address for the purpose of the Domestic Violence proceedings, whereas her permanent address is stated to be within Chengalpattu District and the minor child is also stated to be studying at Chengalpattu. According to the petitioner, the natural forum convenient for effective participation in the proceedings is the jurisdictional court at Chengalpattu.

¶6The respondent has also no objection for transfer and both are residing at Chengalpattu.

¶7In view of the above, this Court is inclined to allow the Transfer Petition. Accordingly,

Tr.C.M.P.

No.1169

of

2025

is

allowed. DVC No.108 of 2024 on the file of the Mahila Court, Egmore, Chennai, is withdrawn and transferred to the file of the Mahila Court, Chengalpattu. The Mahila Court, Egmore, Chennai, shall transmit the entire records to the Hon'ble Mahila Court, Chengalpattu, within three (3) weeks from the date of receipt of this order and the Hon'ble Mahila Court, Chengalpattu shall dispose of the matter in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, uninfluenced by any observations made in this order. C.M.P. No.26323 of 2025 is closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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¶1Mahila Court, Egmore, Chennai

¶2Mahila Court, Chengalpattu Tr.C.M.P.No.o1169oofo2025oooo DR.oA.D.oMARIAoCLETE,oJ mfa Tr.C.M.P.oNo.1169oofo2025 and C.M.P.oNo.26323oofo2025

23.01.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23.01.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D. MARIA CLETE Tr.C.M.P. No.1169 of 2025 and C.M.P. No.26323 of 2025 John Peter Raj S/o. Late A. Varadhan, No.23, Arockiya Madha Kovil Street, K.K. Pudhur Village, K.K. Pudur Post, Maduranthakam Taluk, Chengalpattu District – 603303. … Petitioner vs. Devi John Peter Raj W/o. John Peter Raj, No.3/6, Vallabha Vinayagar Koil Street, Sabari Nagar, Anna Nagar Post, Chennai – 600040. … Respondent Prayer in Tr.C.M.P. No.1169 of 2025: Transfer Petition filed under Section 24 of C.P.C., to withdraw DVC No.108 of 2024 on the file of the Hon'ble Mahila Court, Egmore, Chennai and transfer the same to the file of the Hon'ble Mahila Court, Chengalpattu, and pass such further or other orders. Prayer in C.M.P. No.26323 of 2025: Petition to stay all further proceedings in DVC No.108 of 2024 on the file of the Hon'ble Mahila Court, Egmore, Chennai, pending disposal of the Transfer C.M.P. For Petitioner : Mr.Nachiappan For Respondent : Mr.I.Calvin Jones