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Judgments on s.19, Guardians and Wards Act 1890
Pakistani court judgments that consider s.19, Guardians and Wards Act 1890, summarised in plain English, newest first. Each gives the issue, what the court held and what it means in practice, and is reviewed by an advocate.
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A father who already has the children can still ask to be declared their guardian
Fareha v. Asad Bashir etc.
Issue: Can a father, as natural guardian with physical custody of his four daughters, petition under section 7 of the Guardians and Wards…
Held: Yes. Section 7 speaks of both appointing and declaring a guardian, recognising that a person may already be guardian in law yet seek formal affirmation; section 19(b) limits the court's power but does not bar a natural guardian from applying.…
Art. 199, Constitution of Pakistan 1973s.19, Guardians and Wards Act 1890s.25, Guardians and Wards Act 1890s.7, Guardians and Wards Act 1890