THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Tr.C.M.P.No.38 of 2011 ORDER: The marriage between the petitioner and the respondent took place on 11.06.2009. Shortly thereafter, differences have arisen between them. The petitioner instituted proceedings under Section 498-A I.P.C., Domestic Violence Act and under Section 125 Cr.P.C., before the Court of Judicial First Class Magistrate, Siddavatam. The respondent, on the other hand, filed H.M.O.P.No.82 of 2010 in the Court of Senior Civil Judge, Gudur, under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (for short ‘the Act’), for restitution of conjugal rights. This Tr.C.M.P. is filed with a prayer to transfer O.P.No.82 of 2010 to the Family Court, Kadapa. The petitioner contends that she is finding it difficult and unsafe to defend herself in the Court at Gudur. The respondent entered appearance and on his behalf, it is stated that if it becomes unavoidable, the O.P. may be transferred to the Court of Senior Civil Judge, Rajampet. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the respondent. There was hardly any occasion for the petitioner and the respondent to live together harmoniously. Quite large number of proceedings ensued between the parties. It may be true that the place of residence of the petitioner becomes relevant, in the context of choosing the forum for the proceedings under the Act. The petitioner is not a resident of Kadapa town. Admittedly, she is residing in a village, which is 20 kilometres away. Further, she instituted proceedings in the Court of Judicial First Class Magistrate, Siddavatam, which is nearer to her place of residence. If one takes into account the convenience of the petitioner as well as the respondent, it becomes clear that the Court of Senior Civil Judge, Rajampet, would suit both the parties. Therefore, the Tr.C.M.P. is allowed and H.M.O.P.No.82 of 2010 pending in the Court of Senior Civil Judge, Gudur is transferred to the Court of Senior Civil Judge, Rajampet. There shall be no order as to costs. ______________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY, J Dated:13.04.2011 GJ