M.Mathivathani alias Divya, v. T.S.Aravindan
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Guardianship/custody appeal — O.S.A. No.67 of 2026, High Court of Judicature at Madras, decided 18.03.2026, arising from G.W.O.P. No.39 of 2024 (Single Judge order dt. 26.08.2025). Key topics: interim custody of minor during summer vacation/holidays; visitation on festivals, child's birthday and video-conferencing on Wednesdays/Saturdays 6–8 p.m. (minimum 30 minutes); interest and welfare of minor as paramount consideration; child below 5 years — preference to mother (Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act); natural guardian; biological father; maternal influence on young child; transitional inconvenience; dismissal of appeal, no costs, C.M.P. closed. Parties: appellant/mother M.Mathivathani @ Divya (counsel M.Aravindan); respondent/father T.S.Aravindan (counsel A.B.Reehana Begum); minor child Dhakshith Seyon.A born 03.06.2020. Statutes: Order XXXVI Rule 1 O.S. Rules; Clause 15 Letters Patent; Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act.