Who is named in section 6(c) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 as the natural guardian…
Section 6(c) names the husband for a married Hindu minor girl. That textual rule remains subject to the section’s disqualifications and section 13: the minor’s welfare is…
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Who is named in section 6(c) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 as the natural guardian of a married Hindu minor girl, subject to the Act’s disqualifications and the paramount welfare rule?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 6(c) names the husband for a married Hindu minor girl. That textual rule remains subject to the section’s disqualifications and section 13: the minor’s welfare is paramount in a court’s guardianship decision. It does not give an unconditional entitlement to custody.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 6(c) names the husband, subject to statutory disqualifications and the welfare rule.
Option B
The father is not named in the married-girl clause.
Option C
The mother is not the person named in section 6(c).
Option D
The father-in-law is not named as natural guardian in section 6(c).
Option E
The husband is an offered answer.
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