Dulraj S Rathod v. Hemant Raj

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE OP Nos. 448 and 678 of 2021 OP No. 448 of 2021 Hemant Raj ..Petitioner Vs Dulraj Rathod ..Respondent Prayer: Original Petition filed under Section 25 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 r/w. Order XXI Rules 2 and 3 of the Original Side Rules, praying to grant the petitioner permanent custody of his minor son H.Prabodh, born on 01.04.2007 and presently aged 14 years.

For Petitioner :

Ms.S.P.Arthi For Respondent :

Ms.Sneha Tiwari for M/s.Surana and Surana

1. Dulraj S Rathod

2. Susheela D ..Petitioners Vs Hemant Raj ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Original Petition filed under Sections 3, 7 to 10 and 29 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 r/w. Order XXI Rules 2 and 3 of the Original

Side Rules, praying that the said Dulraj S.Rathod and Susheela D. may be appointed as the guardian of the person and properties of the above-named minor, H.Prabodh and that the petitioners be permitted to handle properties more fully stated in the schedule on behalf of the minor. For Petitioners :

Ms.Sneha Tiwari for M/s.Surana and Surana For Respondent :

Ms.S.P.Arthi

ORDER

When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned counsel appearing on either side submits that the ward in respect of whom these petitions have been filed has attained majority and hence, the prayer in both the Original Petitions has become infructuous. Therefore, these petitions may be dismissed as infructuous. They have also made endorsement to that effect. 2.

Accordingly, both the Original Petitions are dismissed as infructuous. No costs.

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DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

SRM OP Nos. 448 and 678 of 2021 29-04-2026