17 Oct 2026 06:05 AM

Custody of Minor Child -- Mother as Sole Natural Guardian After Father’s Death -- Entitled to custody over other relatives

(i) Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, S.6(a) -- Custody of Minor Child -- Mother as Sole Natural Guardian After Father’s Death -- Statutory term “after” in this section is to be construed as “in the absence of” -- Where the father is deceased, the mother stands as the sole natural guardian entitled to custody of the minor, in preference to other relatives.

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