Madras High Court Allows Appeal in Guardians and Wards Act, Appoints Guardian for Minor Female Child Despite Religious Differences. Welfare of Child Held Paramount Under Section 17 of Guardians and Wards Act, 1890; Religion of Child Not Absolute Bar to Appointment of Guardian Under Religion-Neutral Statute.
28 Apr 2026The dispute arose from a petition filed by the appellant under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 to be appointed as the legal guardian of a minor fema...
