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If you wish to file for a Transfer of Divorce Petition in Supreme Court 987 3628 941. You may contact at the number given above.
One may file a transfer petition in the Supreme court for transferring a case pending in family court of one state to another
If a husband files a divorce case say in bangalore and the wife lives in delhi , She may file a transfer petition in the Supreme Court for the said case. There are several grounds which can be relied upon by the parties for transfer of divorce case or any matrimonial case.
Mainly the grounds would include and usually taken into consideration for wife are ;
There are already cases (maintenance , DV etc ) pending in the courts where the wife resides.
Inconvenience of wife travelling alone
Safety concerns of wife
Distance between the two cities
Although its very difficult for husbands but all that depends upon the facts of the case. Although husbands can always pray for appearance via video conferencing .You may click here to submit your query Transfer Petition Lawyers
Divorce is not the only matrimonial case that can be transferred . There are cases where like maintenance cases, cases under the DV Act which can be applied for transfer in the Supreme Court.
Below is a format of the heading of a Transfer Petition in Divorce Cases-
TRANSFER PETITION UNDER SECTION 25 OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1908 READ WITH ORDER XLI OF THE SUPREME COURT RULES 2013 FOR TRANSFER OF DIVORCE PETITION PENDING BEFORE THE COURT OF THE PRINCIPAL FAMILY JUDGE ,BANGALORE BEARING CASE NO XXXX TITLED “YYY VS ZZZ” TO THE COURT OF ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE AT RANAGHAT, DIST. NADIA, WEST BENGAL
Below is a format of the heading of a Transfer of a Case filed under the DV act
PETITION UNDER SECTION 406 OF CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE READ WITH ORDER XXXIX OF SUPREME COURT RULES 1966 FOR TRANSFER OF CASE NO. 123/2025 FILED UNDER SECTIONS 12,17,18,19,20,23 OF THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT ,2005 TITLED “XYZ VS XVS AND ANR , PENDING BEFORE THE COURT OF THE JUDIDICAL MAGISTRATE , FIRST CLASS AT GURUGRAM TO THE COMPETENT COURT OF PRINCIPAL JUDGE FAMILY COURT AT SAKET , DELHI WHERE THE DIVORCE PETITION CASE NO IDA NO 209 OF 2022 IS PENDING
THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION
TRANSFER PETITION(CIVIL) No. OF 2023
IN THE MATTER OF :
TRANSFER PETITION UNDER SECTION 25 OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1908 READ WITH ORDER XLI OF THE SUPREME COURT RULES 2013 FOR TRANSFER OF DIVORCE PETITION
AND
IN THE MATTER OF :
A ….Petitioner
/Versus/
B …Respondent
TO,
THE HON’BLE CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA AND HIS COMPANION JUSTICES OF THE HON’BLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
THE HUMBLE PETITION OF
THE PETITIONERS ABOVE NAMED.
MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH
1. That the Petitioner has invoked the jurisdiction of this Hon’ble Court under section 25 of the Code of Civil Procedure,1908 r/w Order XLI of Supreme Court Rules 2013 praying for transfer of case bearing …
Brief Facts
2. The brief facts leading to the filing of the transfer Petition are as follows:
That the petitioner is seeking transfer of the Divorce Petition filed by the Respondent under section 13 1 (ia)(ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 titled X vs Y pending before the court of the principal family judge, Bangalore bearing no XXX to the Court of Additional District Judge at Ranaghat, Dist. Nadia, West Bengal
5. That the Petitioner–wife has not filed any other Transfer Petition before this Hon’ble Court or any other court.
6. That the Petitioner is filing this Petition for transfer on the following amongst other grounds.
GROUNDS
F. FOR THAT all grounds like relating to inconvenience , safety etc relied upon by the party
7. That the Petitioner has not filed any other similar transfer Petition before this Hon’ble Court or any other court for the relief as prayed for in the Present Petition.
PRAYER
In these circumstances , it is most respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to :
AND FOR THIS ACT OF KINDNESS THE PETITIONER SHALL AS IN DUTY BOUND EVERY PRAY
Filed by:
Advocate for Petitioner
with supporting AFFIDAVIT
It is advisable to consult an Advocate on Record Practicing in Supreme Court who can guide you well on this for drafting and appearance etc. You may also visit Caveat India for any assistance and information for filing a transfer petition in the Supreme Court of India