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V. Sugitharani v. T. Kumaraguru

Madras HC16 Feb 2026TR CMP/1061/2024

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, Dr.Justice A.D.Maria Clete, order dated 16-02-2026 in TR CMP No.1061 of 2024 (with C.M.P. No.23382 of 2024): transfer of matrimonial petition H.M.O.P.No.1027 of 2024 from Family Court, Madurai to Family Court, Chennai allowed under Section 24 CPC on convenience of wife residing at Chennai with children; records transmission ordered; stay petition closed; no costs; petitioner V.Sugitharani, respondent T.Kumaraguru (no appearance); counsel Mr.S.D.Ramalingam.

What did the court decide?

Withdrawal and transfer of H.M.O.P. No.1027 of 2024 from the Family Court, Madurai to the Family Court, Chennai; Family Court, Madurai directed to transmit the entire records forthwith; connected C.M.P. No.23382 of 2024 closed; no costs. ¶23

V. Sugitharani Vs T. Kumaraguru — Madras HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 16-02-2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE

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TR CMP No. 1061 of 2024

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AND

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CMP NO. 23382 OF 2024

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V.Sugitharani ...Petitioner

Vs.

T.Kumaraguru

...Respondent

PRAYER: To withdraw the petition in H.M.O.P.No.1027 of 2024 pending on the file of the Family Court, Madurai and transfer it to the file of the Family Court, Chennai and thus render justice.

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PRAYER in C.M.P. To stay all further proceedings in H.M.O.P.No.1027 of 2024 pending on the file of the Family Court, Madurai pending disposal of the above petition.

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For Petitioner: Mr.S.D.Ramalingam.

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For Respondent: No appearance.

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ORDER

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Heard.

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This Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed by the petitioner/wife under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure seeking withdrawal of H.M.O.P.

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No.1027 of 2024 pending on the file of the Family Court, Madurai and transfer of the same to the file of the Family Court, Chennai.

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The petitioner is residing at Chennai and the children are stated to be in the custody of the petitioner/mother. It is also submitted that the matter is at the counter stage.

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Considering the convenience of the petitioner/wife, who is stated to be residing at Chennai with the children, this Court is inclined to allow the transfer petition.

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Accordingly, Tr.C.M.P. No.1061 of 2024 is allowed and H.M.O.P. No.1027 of 2024 pending on the file of the Family Court, Madurai is withdrawn and transferred to the file of the Family Court, Chennai, to be taken up and disposed of in accordance with law. The Family Court, Madurai is directed to transmit the entire records forthwith to the Family Court, Chennai. In view of the above, C.M.P. No.23382 of 2024 is closed. No costs.

16-02-2026

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Index:Yes/No

Speaking/Non-speaking order

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Neutral Citation:Yes/No

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