This edition presents the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 in a concise bare act format enriched with selected comments and practical annotations. Updated to reflect amendments brought by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and relevant State amendments, the book explains the statutory framework governing appointment and regulation of guardianship of minors and wards. It offers clarity on procedural aspects, judicial oversight, and the welfare-centric approach underlying guardianship law.
Key Features
- Updated bare act text with amendments up to 2019
- Inclusion of applicable State amendments
- Selected comments elucidating key provisions
- Coverage of landmark judicial decisions
- Supreme Court guidelines relevant to guardianship
- Supplementary aids including legal maxims and terminology
- Structured highlights for quick reference
This book is particularly useful for family law practitioners, judicial officers dealing with guardianship matters, law students studying personal and family law, legal researchers requiring a compact statutory reference, and candidates preparing for judicial services and other law examinations who need an updated, annotated bare act.