In an Original Petition filed under the Guardians and Wards Act and Original Side Rules, the court appointed the petitioners as guardians for the minor son of Jaganathan and Srimathy after the deaths of both parents and the daughter-in-law, with no objection from the grandmother respondent.
The petitioners were appointed as guardians for the minor child J.Malolann.
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O.P.No.371 of 2020
O.P.No371 of 2020
N.SATHISH KUMAR,J
Original Petition has been filed, under Sections 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 and
29 of the Guardians and Wards, 1890 (as amended) r/w. Order XXI
Rules 2 and 3 of Original Side Rules, to appoint the petitioners as
guardian for child J.Malolann, S/o.Late.S.Jaganathan.
2. It is the case of the petitioners that their son Late S.Jaganathan
was died in an accident, on 14/9/2007, at Chennai, leaving behind his wife Late Srimathy and minor son J.Malolann. Petitioners daughter-in-
law was also died on 7/10/2016.
3. Respondent is the maternal grand mother of the minor. She
has filed an affidavit through her counsel stating that since the minor's
right is taken care of the paternal grand parents, they are looking after the child very well and the interest is also protected. She has no
objection to appoint the petitioners as guardian for the minor child.
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O.P.No.371 of 2020
N.SATHISH KUMAR,J
mvs.
4. As both the sides have not disputed the factual aspects, the
parents of the minor child died, on 14/9/2017 and 7/10/2016, respectively and the minor being 14 years of age, this Court is of the
considered view to appoint the petitioners as Guardian.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioners are entitled to be appointed as guardians for the minor child.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
N.Sathish Kumar
Mother of Minor
N.Sathish Kumar
As recorded by the court registry
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