Commentary on The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890

Commentary on The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 provides a focused analysis of the law relating to guardianship and custody of minors in India. The 2nd Edition, 2026, examines the statutory framework and judicial principles governing guardianship, custody, and the property and welfare of minors.

Key Features:

• Provides detailed commentary on the appointment and declaration of guardians, along with their rights, duties, liabilities, removal, and termination of guardianship.
• Examines guardianship of the person and property of minors, including the powers and responsibilities of guardians and the sale or alienation of a minor?s property.
• Discusses the role and legal position of mothers, fathers, grandparents and the Collector as guardians, including the right of survivorship among joint guardians.
• Explains guardianship under Hindu, Muslim and other personal laws, with specific treatment of principles under Mohammedan Law.
• Analyses jurisdiction of Courts, ordinary residence of minors and writ jurisdiction in custody matters, including the application of the doctrine of parens patriae.
• Covers custody and family-matter declarations, issues concerning infants and persons who have ceased to be minors, and related questions arising under guardianship law.
• Examines the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, and other provisions affecting the rights, status and property of minors.

This book is useful for advocates, judges, legal practitioners, family-law professionals, law students, researchers and others dealing with guardianship, custody, minor?s property and related family-law matters.