Search Results for Tag : guardianship

Judgments

Passport department apathy blamed on uncooperative software(17.05.2016)

A mother’s name is sufficient in certain cases to apply for a passport, especially since a single woman can be a natural guardian and parent, the Delh.....

Tags : passport, father’s name, guardianship, procedure

News

Chhattisgarh HC: 'Welfare of Child' is Paramount Consideration in Deciding Their Custody(26.05.2022)

Chhattisgarh High Court has observed that guardianship cases could not be solely decided by interpreting legal provisions, noting that 'welfare of the.....

Tags : Chhattisgarh High Court, Guardianship, Welfare of Child

Madras HC: Courts Should Allow Parties to Let in Evidence in Guardianship Matters(21.06.2022)

Madras High Court while allowing appeal by a father seeking custody of his minor child, has held that while deciding the original petition to appoint .....

Tags : Madras High Court, Custody, Guardianship, Evidence

Uttarakhand HC: Court Where Minor Ordinarily Resides, Has Jurisdiction Under Guardians & Wards Act(12.09.2022)

Uttarakhand High Court has held that an application with respect to the guardianship of a minor has to be made to the District Court having jurisdicti.....

Tags : Uttarakhand High Court, Guardianship, Minor, Jurisdiction

SC: Elder Sister Cannot Exercise Guardianship Over Younger Sister Unless There is Court Order(16.02.2024)

Supreme Court while dismissing a Habeas Corpus Petition filed by a lady for production of her younger sister, has held that an elder sister doesn’t ha.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Guardianship, Younger Sister, Elder Sister