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Minority age in context of guardianship under Muslim Law in India is -

In India, under the Indian Majority Act, 1875 and the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, while Muslim personal law rules of puberty (15 years) govern marriage, dower and…

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In India, under the Indian Majority Act, 1875 and the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, while Muslim personal law rules of puberty (15 years) govern marriage, dower and divorce, for the purposes of guardianship of person and property a Muslim remains a minor when below 18 years of age.

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