Guardians and Wards Act
The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 is a significant piece of legislation in India that governs the appointment of guardians for minors and the management of their property. Here are the key aspects of the Act:
Enactment Date: March 21, 1890
Purpose: To consolidate and amend the law relating to guardians and wards, ensuring the welfare of minors is prioritized in legal matters concerning guardianship.
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Section 51: Applicability of Act to guardians already appointed by Court
Text of Section 51: A guardian who has been appointed by, or holds a certificate of administration from, a Civil…
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Section 50: Power of High Court to make rules
Text of Section 50: Power to Make Rules: In addition to any other powers to make rules conferred explicitly or…
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Section 49: Costs
Text of Section 49: The costs of any proceeding under this Act, including the costs of maintaining a guardian or…
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Section 48: Finality of other orders
Text of Section 48: Save as provided by Section 47 (Appealable Orders) and by Section 622 of the Code of…
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Section 47: Orders appealable
Text of Section 47: An appeal shall lie to the High Court from an order made by a Court in…
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Section 46: Reports by Collectors and subordinate Courts
Text of Section 46: Sub-section (1): The Court may call upon the Collector or any court subordinate to the Court…
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Section 41: Cessation of authority of guardian
Introduction of Section 41 Section 41 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, outlines the circumstances under which the authority…
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Section 42: Appointment of successor to guardian dead, discharged or removed
Introduction of Section 42 Section 42 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, provides the procedure for the appointment of…
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Section 43: Orders for regulating conduct or proceedings of guardians, and enforcement of those orders
Introduction of Section 43 Section 43 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, provides the Court with the authority to…
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Section 44: Penalty for removal of ward from jurisdiction
Introduction of Section 44 Section 44 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, provides a penalty for a guardian who…
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