Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (T.V. Thamilselvi, J.) in TR CMP No. 860 of 2025 (with CMP.Nos. 19454 & 19451 of 2025), decided 11-06-2026: transfer petition under section 24 CPC by wife, a Judicial Officer working at Vandavasi, for transfer of divorce petition HMOP No.56 of 2024 from Family Court, Thanjavur to Chennai; Court transferred the case to Family Court, Villupuram citing her residence with two children, inability to travel, failed mediation, and respondent's presence at Thanjavur; directions on timeline and respondent's conduct. Keywords: transfer of matrimonial case, convenience of wife, judicial officer, S.24 CPC, HMOP, Thanjavur, Villupuram.
What did the court decide?
HMOP No.56 of 2024 transferred from the Family Court, Thanjavur to the Family Court, Villupuram; Trial Judge to dispose of the matter within three months; respondent to cooperate and not disturb the petitioner at her workplace; no costs; connected miscellaneous petitions closed.