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O.P.No.368 of 2024 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE OP No. 368 of 2024 and A.No.3220 of 2024 Mohanamurthy S/o.Rajasekar, Plot No.18, Vijayam, Sivasakthi Nagar, EXTN-2, Rajakilpakkam, Selaiyur, Chennai 600 073. ..Petitioner(s) Vs R.Madhumitha W/o. Mohanamurthy, A205, Cresent Heights, OMR, Semmancheri, Chennai 600 119. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Original Petition filed under Section 3, 7 to 10 of the Guardians and Wards Act 1890 r/w Order XXI Rule 2 & 3 of Original Side Rules, prays to appoint the petitioner as the Guardian of the person of the minor Tejashree b) grant permanent custody of the person of the minor child Tejashree to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s): M/s.M.L.Ramesh For Respondent(s): M/s. Dr.K.Santhakumari https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
O.P.No.368 of 2024 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This Civil Suit has been filed praying for a) to appoint the petitioner as the Guardian of the person of the minor Tejashree b) grant permanent custody of the person of the minor child Tejashree to the petitioner.
2. The petitioner, Mohanamurthy, is the father of the minor child and the respondent, Madhumitha is the mother. The marriage between the parties was solemnized on 16.05.2016. Out of the said wedlock, the minor child Tejashree.M was born on 02.04.2018.
3. During the pendency of the proceedings, both parties have settled the dispute between themselves and entered into a Memorandum of Compromise dated 22.07.2026.
4. As per Clause (d) of the Memorandum of Compromise dated 22.07.2026, the petitioner/father waives his right of guardianship over the minor and hands over the guardianship and permanent custody to the respondent. The petitioner/father reserves his rights of visitation of his minor daughter when he is in India and visit the minor at a mutually convenient place and time after giving prior notice to the respondent and such visitation should not hinder the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
O.P.No.368 of 2024 __________ Page3 of 4 education of the child.
5. In view of Clause (d) of the Memorandum of Compromise dated 22.07.2026, this Original Petition is disposed of by recording the said settlement. Clause (d) of the Memorandum of compromise dated 22.07.2026 shall form part and parcel of this order. No costs. Consequently, connected application is also closed. 22-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DPQ https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
O.P.No.368 of 2024 __________ Page4 of 4 DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J. DPQ OP No. 368 of 2024 and A.No.3220 of 2024 22-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis