THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Tr.C.M.P.No.437 of 2010 ORDER: The marriage between the petitioner and the respondent took place on 19.05.2006 and they were also blessed with a child. Both of them are employed as Teachers. They lived together at Siddipet, till they parted company with each other. The respondent is said to be now residing at Karimnagar. The respondent filed F.C.O.P.No.31 of 2010 in the Family Court, Karimnagar, against the petitioner for divorce, on the grounds of cruelty. The petitioner seeks transfer of the same to the Court of Senior Civil Judge, Siddipet. She contends that on being deserted by the respondent, she is residing in the house of her parents along with child. It is also urged that it would be difficult and unsafe for the petitioner to pursue the proceedings in the Family Court, Karimnagar. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the respondent. The place of residence of a woman spouse assumes significance, in the context of choosing a forum to institute the proceedings under the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act. Added to that, the petitioner and the respondent last lived together at Siddipet. The marriage has also taken place at Siddipet. The mere fact that the respondent is now residing at Karimnagar does not constitute the basis for institution of the proceedings in the Family Court at Karimnagar. Hence, the Tr.C.M.P. is allowed and F.C.O.P.No.31 of 2010 pending in the Family Court, Karimnagar, is transferred to the Court of Senior Civil Judge, Siddipet, Medak District. There shall be no order as to costs. ______________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY, J Dated:18.04.2011 GJ