A.Janani v. K.Rathish
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court order dated 22-07-2025 by P.B. BALAJI, J closing TR CMP No. 1300 of 2024 (with connected CMP No. 28266 of 2024). Wife A.Janani's transfer petition under Section 24 of CPC sought transfer of H.M.O.P. No. 117 of 2024 from the Subordinate Judge/Sub Court, Mettupalayam to the Family Court, Chennai against husband K.Rathish. Respondent's counsel M/s.K.GANGADARAN reported (pursuant to order dated 15.07.2025) the respondent's willingness to withdraw the divorce petition; petitioner represented by K.Santhakumari. Ex parte divorce decree already granted in favour of petitioner/wife. Petition closed, no order as to costs. Keywords: transfer petition; S. 24 CPC; H.M.O.P.; matrimonial; divorce petition withdrawal; Mettupalayam; Family Court Chennai; petition closed as no further orders necessary.
What did the court decide?
No transfer order was passed. The Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition was closed with no order as to costs, and the connected miscellaneous petition (CMP No. 28266 of 2024) was also closed, the respondent having indicated willingness to withdraw the divorce petition before the Sub Court, Mettupalayam and an ex parte decree of divorce already standing in favour of the petitioner/wife.