Minor Sivagnanam v. State of Tamilnadu
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Short single-judge order of the Madras High Court dated 03-03-2026 allowing CMP No. 4360 of 2026 filed in A.S. No. 72 of 2017. Two minor appellants (Sivagnanam and Abirami, children of Late Ravichandaran, residing at Neyveli Township, represented by their grandfather and next friend Arumugham) sought declaration of majority and discharge of guardian R. Arumugham so as to prosecute the appeal and Cross Objections No. 69 of 2017 on their own. Granted on the strength of affidavit averments and the absence of objection from respondents' counsel (G. Nanmaran, SGP, for R1 & R2); appellant's counsel A. Muthukumar. Consequential registry amendments ordered; First Appeal to be listed on 17.03.2026. No costs. Keywords: declaration of majority; discharge of guardian; next friend; minor appellants; prosecution of appeal; cross objections; Civil Miscellaneous Petition; Madras High Court; K. Kumaresh Babu.