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 45: Penalty for contumacy
Introduction of Section 45 Section 45 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 outlines penalties for contumacy, meaning failure to…
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Section 40: Discharge of guardian
Introduction of Section 40 Section 40 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, deals with the process through which a…
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Section 39: Removal of guardian
Introduction of Section 39 Section 39 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, empowers the Court to remove a guardian…
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Section 38: Right of survivorship among joint guardians
Introduction of Section 38 Section 38 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, addresses the situation where two or more…
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Section 37: General liability of guardian as trustee
Introduction of Section 37 Section 37 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, clarifies the general liability of a guardian,…
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Section 36: Suit against guardian where administration-bond was not taken
Introduction of Section 36 Section 36 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, provides a remedy for the ward or…
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Section 35: Suit against guardian where administration-bond was taken
Introduction of Section 35 Section 35 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, provides a mechanism for enforcing the bond…
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Section 34A: Power to award remuneration for auditing accounts
Introduction of Section 34A Section 34A of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, empowers the court to appoint an auditor…
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Section 34: Obligations on guardian of property appointed or declared by the Court
Introduction of Section 34 Section 34 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, outlines the responsibilities and obligations of a…
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Section 33: Right of guardian so appointed or declared to apply to the Court for opinion in management of property of ward
Introduction of Section 33 Section 33 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, allows a guardian appointed by the court…
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