The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890

The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
The Complete Statutory Text on Guardianship & Child Custody Law in Pakistan

Few legal disputes carry as much emotional weight as those over a child's custody and guardianship — and in Pakistan, one statute governs these proceedings for children of every religion. The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 provides the complete text of this foundational family law statute, published by Mansoor Law Book House.

Why This Book is Essential

The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, together with the Family Courts Act 1964, regulates all questions of guardianship and custody for children within Pakistan, irrespective of religion. The Act consolidates and amends the law relating to guardians, distinguishing between guardianship of the person and guardianship of property, and empowers courts to appoint or declare guardians whenever doing so serves the welfare of the minor — the single overriding principle that governs every custody decision under this law. Given how frequently this Act comes up in family court proceedings, having quick, reliable access to its exact statutory language is essential for anyone involved in a guardianship matter.

Key Features & Statutory Coverage

• Appointment & Declaration of Guardians: Provisions governing how courts appoint or declare guardians of a minor's person, property, or both.
• Guardian of the Person: Provisions on custody, including Section 25 — the most frequently invoked provision — governing restoration of a ward's custody to the guardian.
• Guardianship of Property: Detailed provisions on a guardian's powers and responsibilities regarding a minor's property and assets.
• Removal & Discharge of Guardians: Provisions addressing when a guardian may be removed, including for neglect, misconduct, or disregard of court orders.
• Jurisdiction & Procedure: Provisions determining which court has jurisdiction based on the minor's residence or property location.
• Enforcement & Appeals: Provisions covering enforcement of guardianship orders and the appellate process.

Ideal For:

• Family Law Advocates: An essential daily reference for handling guardianship and custody proceedings in Family Courts.
• Judiciary: A core statutory reference for judges adjudicating custody and guardianship disputes.
• Law Students: A foundational text for LLB coursework on family law.
• Judiciary & Bar Exam Candidates: Frequently tested subject matter in judicial service and bar council examinations.
• Parents & Guardians in Legal Proceedings: Useful for understanding the statutory framework governing their own custody or guardianship matter.

   

• About the Publisher

  Published by Mansoor Law Book House, 2-Katchery Road, Anarkali, Lahore — a long-established name in Pakistan's legal publishing industry, known for keeping core family, civil, and criminal law texts in print and accessible to students, advocates, and the judiciary alike.