1 abs IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION JUDGE’S ORDER NO. 117 OF 2010 IN GUARDIAN PETITION NO. 144 OF 2004 Mrs. Madhu Israni .. Petitioner V/s Varkha Israni .. Applicant Ms. Shraddha Hemdev i/b Makhija Associates for the petitioner. CORAM : D.G. KARNIK, J. DATE : 28th APRIL 2010 P.C. : 1. On account of an insurance claim arising out of death of Laxman Israni, an amount of about Rs.6,75,000/- was deposited in this Court to be paid to his two minor children. The amount was deposited pursuant to an order passed by this Court on 12th January 2005 in the petition and was invested in a nationalised bank. Out of the two minor children of the deceased, his daughter Varkha has attained majority. Copy of the birth certificate shows that Varka was born on 18th April 1988 and she has attained majority. 2 2. This application has been made for paying 50% share to her. Madhu, the mother of Varkha who was acting as a guardian, has prayed for payment of money to Varkha and Varkha has supported it. Balance certificate issued by the Accounts Officer of the High Court shows that Rs.3,37,688/- is invested in fixed deposit in the name of Varkha in the State Bank of India. Since Varkha has attained majority, the office is directed to encash the fixed deposit and pay the amount of the share of Varkha Israni to her. 3. Judge’s Order is disposed of with the above order. (D.G. KARNIK, J.)