IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Honourable Dr.Justice A.D.MARIA CLETE
M. SHANTHI – Appellant
Versus
A. DHAKSHNAMOORTHY – Respondent
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TR CMP No. 983 of 2025
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 05-02-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE
TR CMP No. 983 of 2025
and
CMP NO. 22230 of 2025
M. Shanthi
..Petitioner
Vs
A. Dhakshnamoorthy
..Respondent
Prayer in TR CMP No. 983 of 2025: Petition filed under section 24 of CPC to
withdraw OS.No.153 of 2022 pending on the file of the Addl.Dist.Judge Vellore
and transfer the same to the Addl.Dist,Judge, Kancheepuram.
Prayer in CMP No. 22230 of 2025: Petition to stay all further proceedings of
OS.No.153 of 2022 pending on the file of the Addl.Dist.Judge Vellore , pending
disposal of the above TR CMP.
For Petitioner: M/s. R.Anburaj
For Respondent: Mr.V.Veeraraghavan
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##PAGE2##TR CMP No. 983 of 2025
Order
Heard both sides.
2. This transfer petition is under Section 24 C.P.C. Two suits are pending
between the parties arising out of a single transaction One suit is in Vellore for
money claim based on the promissory note, viz. O.S.No. 153 of 2022 on the file
of the Additional District Judge, Vellore. Another suit is in Kancheepuram
based on the sale agreement stated to have been executed by way of security,
viz., O.S.No.38 of 2023 on the file of the District Court, Kancheepuram.
3. The transaction involves Rs.15,00,000/-, reflected through the promissory
note as well as the sale agreement. Both learned counsel submit that, in order to
avoid conflicting findings and to facilitate effective adjudication, both suits
require to be tried simultaneously.
4. At this juncture, both sides mutually agree to have the suit at Kancheepuram
transferred to Vellore. Learned counsel also filed memo of consent to that
effect.
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In view of the above consent and considering that both proceedings arise out of
the same transaction, this Court is of the view that the transfer is necessary in
the interest of justice.
5. Accordingly, the Transfer Civil Miscellaneous Petition is disposed.
O.S.No.38 of 2023 on the file of the District Court, Kancheepuram is withdrawn
and transferred to the file of the Additional District Judge, Vellore, to be tried
along with O.S.No.153 of 2022, and disposed of simultaneously, in accordance
with law. The District Court, Kancheepuram shall transmit the entire records to
the transferee Court forthwith, upon filing of memo. Consequently, connected
C.M.P. is closed. No costs.
05-02-2026
Index: Yes/No
Speaking/Non-speaking order
Neutral Citation: Yes/No
SHL
To
1. The Additional District Judge, Vellore
2. The Additional District Judge, Kancheepuram
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##PAGE4##TR CMP No. 983 of 2025
DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE J.
SHL
TR CMP No. 983 of 2025
AND
CMP NO. 22230 OF 2025
05-02-2026
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