Divorce cases in India can sometimes be complicated, especially when the spouses live in different states, cities, or even countries. In such situations, the Supreme Court of India provides a legal remedy known as a Transfer Petition (Civil), allowing a divorce case to be transferred from one court to another for convenience, safety, or fairness.

A Transfer Petition under Section 25 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) allows a party to request the Supreme Court to transfer a pending case from:

• One state to another

• One city to another

• One court to another within the same state

This petition is particularly useful in divorce cases, where attending court hearings in another city or state may be inconvenient, costly, or unsafe for a spouse.

Who Can File a Transfer Petition?

• Petitioner or Respondent in a divorce case

• NRIs seeking to appear in court remotely

• Parties facing hardship attending the existing court

• Individuals requiring jurisdictional convenience

The petition must clearly show the reasons why the transfer is necessary and how it serves justice.