1. The Original Petition is filed under Section 25 of Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 read with Order XXI Rules 2 and 3 of Original Side Rules praying to grant permanent custody of the person of the minor child namely Arun Gowtham born on 5.3.2000 from the respondent to the petitioner and pass such other order as deemed fit based on the facts and circumstances of the case.

2. Heard Mrs.P.V.Rajeswari, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr.G.Ethirajulu, learned counsel representing Mr.K.Chandru, learned counsel appearing for the respondent.

3.1. In the Original Petition it is stated as follows:- The marriage between the petitioner and the respondent was solemnised as per Hindu Rites, Traditions and Customs on 21.11.1996 at Kovilpatti and reception was held at Chennai. At the time of marriage, the respondent was undergoing her studies in B.Sc. Computer Science in Chennai. On the request made by the respondent, petitioner agreed for the respondent to join the matrimonial home at Coimbatore after completing her education.

3.2. Petitioner's plea is that he is a partner at K.J. Engineering, a firm engaged in the business of manufacturing Textile Machineries and Spares and