Under the traditional Hanafi personal-law rule of maternal custody, at what age does the mother's…
Under the traditional Hanafi rule, the mother's ordinary entitlement to physical custody of her son lasts until he completes seven years. The rule concerns custody. A court…
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Under the traditional Hanafi personal-law rule of maternal custody, at what age does the mother's ordinary entitlement to custody of her son end?
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Correct answer A
Under the traditional Hanafi rule, the mother's ordinary entitlement to physical custody of her son lasts until he completes seven years. The rule concerns custody. A court considering guardianship is guided by the child's welfare under section 17 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.
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Option A
The ordinary maternal custody period under the traditional Hanafi rule runs until the son completes seven years.
Option B
The traditional Hanafi threshold is reached before the son turns eight.
Option C
The traditional Hanafi rule uses seven years for a boy.
Option D
A boy of six has yet to reach the traditional Hanafi threshold.
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