S.Sunilkanth @Vishal v. Keerthika

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 12.06.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE O.P.No.286 of 2019 and OA.Nos.363 & 363 of 2019 and A.No.2696 of 2019 S.Sunilkanth@ Vishal ...Petitioner Vs Keerthika ... Respondent PRAYER: Original Petition filed under Sections 3, 7(1) (a) (b) 8, 9, 10 and 25 of the Guardian and Wards Act, 1890 and r/w order XXI Rule 2 & 3 of the O.S.Rules, praying a) to appoint the petitioner herein as the guardian of the person of the minor his daughter Selvi.S.Voiyomei (aged about 5 years) b) to direct the respondent to handover the custody of the minor child to him c) to pay the costs of this petition. For Petitioner(s):

No appearance

DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

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ORDER

When the matter was listed for hearing on 24.04.2026, there was no representation for the petitioner, hence, Registry was directed to list the matter under the caption "for dismissal" on 05.06.2026. Since the matter was not listed on 05.06.2026, Registry was directed to list the matter on 12.06.2026. When the matter is called today i.e., 12.06.2026 there is no representation for the petitioner and hence it is clear and evident that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting the Original Petition.

2. Hence, this Original Petition is dismissed for non prosecution. Consequently,, connected applications are also closed. No costs. 12.06.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DPQ

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A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

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