Sandhiya Sellappan, v. Loganathan
Transfer of matrimonial proceedings – Section 24, Civil Procedure Code
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (P.B. Balaji J.), order dated 06-07-2026, in Tr.C.M.P.No.183 of 2026 and CMP No.5579 of 2026 - Sandhiya Sellappan v. Loganathan - transfer petition under Section 24 CPC seeking transfer of HMOP No.4 of 2026 from Sub Court, Dharapuram to Sub Court, Bhavani - grounds: wife's permanent residence at Bhavani, nearly 100 km travel, custody of 4-year-old child - respondent set ex parte, no appearance - petition allowed, records directed to be sent forthwith, no costs, connected miscellaneous petition closed.
What did the court decide?
Transfer petition allowed - HMOP No.4 of 2026 withdrawn from the file of the Sub Court, Dharapuram and transferred to the Sub Court, Bhavani; Sub Court, Dharapuram directed to send the entire records forthwith; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition (CMP No.5579 of 2026) closed. ¶19