Guardianship Act

The Supreme Court has asked the centre to respond to a PIL that tests the validity of laws governing child custody and guardianship as detailed under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act (HMGA), which favours the father as the natural guardian

Pitching for removal of superiority of one parent over the other, the Law Commission today recommended joint custody of minors to both the parents in case of a divorce, saying Indian custody laws must change with times.

Pitching for removal of superiority of one parent over the other, the Law Commission today recommended joint custody of minors to both the parents in case of a divorce, saying Indian custody laws must change with times.

The Supreme Court has asked the centre to respond to a PIL that tests the validity of laws governing child custody and guardianship as detailed under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act (HMGA), which favours the father as the natural guardian

Pitching for removal of superiority of one parent over the other, the Law Commission today recommended joint custody of minors to both the parents in case of a divorce, saying Indian custody laws must change with times.

Pitching for removal of superiority of one parent over the other, the Law Commission today recommended joint custody of minors to both the parents in case of a divorce, saying Indian custody laws must change with times.