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Under the classical Hanafi order of female custodians for a child still within the maternal custody…

The classical order gives the maternal grandmother first priority among these relatives when the mother is unavailable. When an Indian court determines custody, the child’s…

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Under the classical Hanafi order of female custodians for a child still within the maternal custody period, who has first priority when the mother is unavailable?

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The classical order gives the maternal grandmother first priority among these relatives when the mother is unavailable. When an Indian court determines custody, the child’s welfare governs the decision.

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Option A

The paternal grandmother follows the maternal grandmother.

Option B

The maternal grandmother is first in the stated order when the mother is unavailable.

Option C

Sisters follow the grandmothers in this order.

Option D

The maternal aunt follows the grandmothers.

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