Under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, who ordinarily has custody of a child who has not…
The proviso to section 6(a) gives the mother the ordinary custody preference until the child completes five years. The child’s welfare remains paramount.
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Under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, who ordinarily has custody of a child who has not completed five years of age?
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Correct answer D
The proviso to section 6(a) gives the mother the ordinary custody preference until the child completes five years. The child’s welfare remains paramount.
Option feedback
Option A
The rule for natural guardianship is distinct from the specific custody preference for a child under five.
Option B
The proviso gives the ordinary custody preference to the mother.
Option C
The proviso does not give the grandfather the ordinary preference.
Option D
Section 6(a) gives the mother the ordinary custody preference for a child who has not completed five years.
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