THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Tr.C.M.P.No.248 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner is the wife of the respondent. Their marriage took place on 16-05-2005. However, in the recent past, they have started living separately, on account of the differences between them. On a complaint submitted by the petitioner, a case is said to have been registered by the Police, at Siddipet, against the respondent. O.P.No.69 of 2008 was filed by the respondent in the Court of Senior Civil Judge, Nizamabad, against the petitioner, under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The petitioner seeks transfer of the same to the Court of Senior Civil Judge, Siddipet. She contends that it is becoming difficult and unsafe for her to defend herself in the Court at Nizamabad. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, and learned counsel for the respondent. Even from the address of the petitioner herein, furnished in O.P.No.69 of 2008, it is evident that she is residing at Masanpally Village, of Medak District. The respondent is already defending himself in the proceedings in a Criminal Court, at Siddipet. The place of residence and convenience of a woman spouse becomes relevant, in choosing the forum. Hence, the Tr.C.M.P is allowed, and O.P.No.69 of 2008 is transferred from the Court of Senior Civil Judge, Nizamabad, to the Court of Senior Civil Judge, Siddipet. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.24-08-2009. KO