Arjun V. Balaji v. S.Vijayalakshmi

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL AND A NO. 4468 OF 2025 Arjun V. Balaji S/o. K.V.Venkataram, Residing at New No.113, Old No.117, Ramalingam Colony, Coimbatore 641043.

..Petitioner(s) Vs S.Vijayalakshmi D/o. M.Sudhakaran, Residing at D.No.48/18D, 1street,, Throwpathi Amman Kovil Street, Velachery, Chennai 600 042.

..Respondent(s) Prayer : Original Petition filed under Section 25 of the Guardian and Wards Act r/w. Order 21 Rule 2 & 3 of Madras High Court Original Side Rules 1956 and clause XVII of Letter Patent Act, may be pleased to grant permanent custody of the minor child namely, Advaith aged 31⁄2 years to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.L.Joseph for M/s.Chennai Law Associates For Respondent(s):

Mr. R.Balachanderan

ORDER

Today, when the matter is taken up for consideration, both side counsel present and represented that the matter is amicably settled between the parties before the Tamil Nadu Mediation and Conciliation Centre (TNMCC) attached to High Court, Madras. Mediation was also conducted and Settlement Agreement dated 19.01.2026 was sent along with the mediation report dated 20.01.2026, which was produced before this Court.

2. This Court perused the Settlement Agreement. The parties have amicably settled the matter between them. As per the settlement agreement, the matter has been settled between the parties. Therefore, recording the above said settlement agreement, this Original Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Application is closed. The Settlement Agreement shall form part of the decree of the order.

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P.DHANABAL J.

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