G.Pavithra v. A.Muthukumar,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 25-06-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI
1. G.Pavithra D/o.Late Gunasekaran, Presently Residing at Block No.2, Q11, Ramanium Ocean Dew, 200 Feet Radial Road, Near Adyar, Ananda Bhavan, Pallikaranai, Chennai -600 117.
Previously Resided at C3 K G Green acre, 5th Cross Street, Andal Nagar, Adambakkam, Chennai -600 088.
Petitioner(s) Vs
1. A.Muthukumar, S/o.Late P. Arumugam, Presently Resided at D Block, No.404, Casa Grande Bellisimo, Alandur, CPW Quarters, Chennai -600 016. Previously Resided at 2-336, Karur Main Road, Savadipalayampudur, Nanjuiuthukuli, Erode -638 104.
Respondent(s) PRAYER To modify the order dated 30.10.2024 passed by III Additional Principal Family Court, of Chennai in HMOP.No.1527 of 2024 in so far as it relates to visitation rights of the respondent by permitting the petitioner to take the minor child abroad and reside with her as sole custodian for education and upbringing and also to authorise the petitioner to apply for and obtain passport, VISA and all travel related documents for the minor child without further consent of the respondent...
For Petitioner(s):
MR.Syed Kaleesha A.
For Respondent(s):
ORDER
This Civil Revision Petition has been filed seeking modification of the order dated 30.10.2024 passed by the III Additional Principal Family Court, Chennai, in H.M.O.P. No. 1527 of 2024, insofar as it relates to the visitation rights granted to the respondent. The petitioner seeks permission to take the minor child abroad and reside with the child as the sole custodian for the purposes of education and upbringing, and further seeks authorization to apply for and obtain a passport, visa, and all other travel-related documents for the minor child without requiring the respondent's further consent.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that while disposing of H.M.O.P. No. 1527 of 2024, the Trial Court granted a decree of divorce by mutual consent and also granted visitation rights to the respondent, permitting him to meet the minor child every week at a public place upon prior intimation. The said order was passed on 30.10.2024. It is further submitted that the petitioner now intends to move abroad for higher studies and that the visitation arrangement imposed by the Trial Court is causing practical difficulties in obtaining a visa and completing other related formalities.
3. The respondent, Mr. Muthukumar, appeared before this Court in person and submitted that he is an MBA graduate. Considering the welfare and future prospects of the minor child, he stated that he has no objection to the deletion of the visitation rights granted by the Trial Court and has given his consent unconditionally. The said submission of the respondent is recorded.
4. In view of the above, the visitation rights granted to the respondent by the Trial Court under the order dated 30.10.2024 are deleted.
5. Accordingly, this Civil Revision Petition is allowed. The petitioner is permitted to take the minor child abroad and reside with the child as the sole custodian for the purpose of education and upbringing. The petitioner is also authorized to apply for and obtain a passport, visa, and all other travel-related documents for the minor child without requiring any further consent from the respondent. However, father is permitted to talk with her daughter through phone as and when he requires.There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition, if any, is closed. 25-06-2026 pbl Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Note: issue order copy on or before 29.06.2026. To The III Additional Principal Family Court, Chennai.
T.V.THAMILSELVI J.
pbl 25-06-2026