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Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; Civil Petition No. 304 of 2024; decided 18-02-2025 by Dr. Justice Chillakur Sumalatha; NC: 2025:KHC:7132. Transfer petition under Section 24 CPC seeking transfer of M.C.No.3841/2024 (filed by husband under Section 13(1)(i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955) from I Additional Principal Judge, Family Court, Bengaluru to Family Court, Shivamogga. Grounds: petitioner-wife residing at Shivamogga approx. 280 kms from Bengaluru, custody of two children (5th and 3rd standard), woman's travel burden; respondent bank employee at Bengaluru, caring for aged mother, paying Rs.6,000/- per month maintenance. Court: wife's inconvenience greater; maintenance payment not sufficient for attendance; Smt.Sushmitha v. Sri.Raghavendra.B.R. (CP No.370/2024, 07.01.2025) distinguished. Result: petition allowed; case transferred; record transmission within one week; parties to appear 07.04.2025. Keywords: transfer of matrimonial case, convenience of wife, custody of children, Section 24 CPC, Hindu Marriage Act 13(1)(i-a), Family Court Bengaluru to Shivamogga.