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Transfer of FIR and chargesheet from AP to TN


24-Nov-2025 (In Divorce Law)
I married to a person from AP and have 05 years old son. He absconded from the family from June 2022. I complaint to NCW. NCW sent the letter to DGP/ TN. But DGP TN directed to DGP AP. Based on this AP police filed FIR on 11.3.23. Now the charge sheet is filled in AP. I am forced to appear. I have to travel 200 km. Now my son is going to school. As I am living with my parents in Chennai, the case is required to be transferred from AP to Chennai. What to do?
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Answer #1
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Dear Client, 1. You can request transfer of the criminal case from AP to Chennai by filing a petition before the Supreme Court under Section 406 CrPC seeking transfer of the FIR/charge-sheeted case to a court in Chennai on the grounds of hardship, safety, long distance, child’s schooling, and the fact that you are the victim/complainant now residing permanently in Tamil Nadu; courts often allow such transfers when the complainant is a woman with a minor child and repeated travel causes serious difficulty, and until the transfer is decided you may also file a petition for exemption from personal appearance before the AP trial court so you don’t need to travel for every hearing. 2. Consult an advocate to discuss your case in brief. 3. You may schedule an appointment regarding your case by phone or email at your convenience. Thanks & regards, Priyanka Advocate Coimbatore
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Answer #2
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You can seek transfer of the criminal case from Andhra Pradesh to Chennai on grounds of hardship. File a Transfer Petition , citing that you are a woman with a minor child, residing in Chennai, and frequent travel of 200 km affects your child’s schooling and safety. Courts generally consider the convenience of the wife and child. Till transfer, you may also seek dispensation of personal appearance or permission to appear through counsel except when required.
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