O.P.No.717 of 2022 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE OP No. 717 of 2022 and A. Nos. 553 & 2677 of 2023, 5352 of 2022 & 1953 of 2026 Vishnupriyan S/o.Late A.Thangaraj, Apt.No.3062, Sobha Meritta, Vandalur - Kelambakkam Road, Pudupakkam, Chengalpet District, Pincode - 603 103. ..Petitioner(s) Vs Poornima D/o.Singaravelu, No.104, RRD, ETA Roasedale Apartment, Padur, Chengalpet District, Pincode - 603 103. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Original Petition filed praying, a) To appoint and declare the petitioner as guardian of the person of the minor daughter Chinmayi born on 30.08.2018 aged 4 years, until she attains majority and b) To grant permanent custody of the minor to the petitioner herein, and pass such order or further orders may be deem fit and circumstances of the case and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): T.P.Segar M.Ravindhar 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis O.P.No.717 of 2022 For Respondent(s): M/s.P.Seshadri (172/66) C.Gopalakrishnan (e.2298/99) N.Ganesh (ms.595/2012) For Sole Respdt-dt.No.35515/2022 Filed On 06.12.2022 No.2, Lc, Hcb, Ch-104 ORDER This Original Petition has been filed by the petitioner/father under Sections 3, 7 to 10 and 25 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, seeking appointment of himself as guardian of the person of the minor female child, Chinmayi, born on 30.08.2018, and for permanent custody of the minor child. 2. The petitioner, Vishnupriyan, is the father of the minor child and the respondent, Poornima, is the mother. The marriage between the parties was solemnized on 12.11.2014. Out of the said wedlock, the minor child Chinmayi was born on 30.08.2018. 3. During the pendency of the proceedings, both parties have settled the dispute between themselves and entered into a Memorandum of Understanding dated 12.10.2025. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis O.P.No.717 of 2022 4. As per Clause 5(a) of the Memorandum of Understanding dated 12.10.2025, the petitioner/father has agreed to permit the respondent/mother to act as guardian of the minor child, Chinmai, and to take decisions relating to the welfare and upbringing of the minor child. 5. In view of Clause 5(a) of the Memorandum of Understanding dated 12.10.2025, this Original Petition is disposed of by recording the said settlement. Clause 5(a) of the Memorandum of Understanding dated 12.10.2025 shall form part and parcel of this order. No costs. Consequently, all the connected applications are closed. 15-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No AY 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis O.P.No.717 of 2022 DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J. AY OP No. 717 of 2022 and A. Nos. 553 & 2677 of 2023, 5352 of 2022 & 1953 of 2026 15-06-2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis