Under the proviso to section 6(a) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, custody of a minor…
The proviso to section 6(a) ordinarily places custody of a minor who has not completed five years with the mother. The word ‘ordinarily’ leaves room for the court to…
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Under the proviso to section 6(a) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, custody of a minor who has not completed what age is ordinarily with the mother?
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Correct answer C
The proviso to section 6(a) ordinarily places custody of a minor who has not completed five years with the mother. The word ‘ordinarily’ leaves room for the court to consider the child’s welfare.
Option feedback
Option A
The statute sets the age at five, so the ordinary rule extends beyond the third birthday.
Option B
The statute sets the age at five, so the ordinary rule extends beyond the fourth birthday.
Option C
The proviso uses five years as the threshold for ordinary maternal custody.
Option D
The proviso uses five years, so it does not extend the ordinary rule to age six.
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