Where Muslim personal law governs, who is the natural legal guardian of a minor’s property among these…
Muslim personal law distinguishes guardianship of a minor’s property from custody. The father is the natural legal guardian of the property. The Supreme Court explains this…
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Where Muslim personal law governs, who is the natural legal guardian of a minor’s property among these relatives?
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Muslim personal law distinguishes guardianship of a minor’s property from custody. The father is the natural legal guardian of the property. The Supreme Court explains this distinction in Meethiyan Sidhiqu v. Muhammed Kunju Pareeth Kutty, [1996] 1 SCR 11.
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Option A
A brother does not become the natural property guardian through that relationship.
Option B
A mother may be appointed guardian, but motherhood alone does not make her the natural guardian of the minor’s property.
Option C
The father is the natural legal guardian of the minor’s property under the rule tested.
Option D
An uncle has no automatic property guardianship by virtue of being the minor’s uncle.
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