John Mohan Santiago v. Saraswathi Raju

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE and A.Nos.155 of 2020, 661 and 4813 of 2021 John Mohan Santiago ..Petitioner Vs Saraswathi Raju ..Respondent Prayer: Original Petition is filed under Sections 3, 7, 10 and 25 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 r/w. Order XXI, Rules 2, 3 and 11 of the Original Side Rules, seeking to a) Appoint the petitioner as the Guardian of the person of the minor child, Ivan Thrishul Santiago (born on 13.03.2014) now aged 5 years and b) Grant permanent custody of the person of the minor child, Ivan Thrishul Santiago (born on 13.03.2014) now aged 5 years to the petitioner. For Petitioner :

Mrs.R.Shailaja For Respondent :

Mrs.Rita Chandrasekar for M/s.Aiyar and Dolia

ORDER

When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw this Original Petition stating that the petitioner wants to withdraw this Original Petition. She has also made an endorsement to that effect. 2.

Accordingly, this Original Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected applications are closed. 29-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRM

DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

SRM 29-04-2026