The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 With The Majority Act, 1875 — Bare Acts

The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 With The Majority Act, 1875 — Bare Acts (As Amended Upto Date)
By Salman Mansoor, Advocate Supreme Court

Guardianship law in Pakistan rests on two closely connected statutes: one defining who counts as a minor requiring protection, and one governing how that protection — guardianship and custody — is administered. This compilation brings together The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 and The Majority Act, 1875, compiled by Salman Mansoor, Advocate Supreme Court, and published by Mansoor Law Book House.

Why This Compilation is Essential

The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, together with the Family Courts Act 1964, regulates guardianship and custody proceedings for children of every religion in Pakistan, empowering courts to appoint or declare guardians whenever doing so serves the welfare of the minor. But whether someone even qualifies as a "minor" under that Act depends entirely on the Majority Act, 1875, which fixes the age of majority at 18 years generally, or 21 years where a guardian has been appointed by a court before the minor turned 18. Because the definition of "minor" under the Guardians and Wards Act is explicitly tied back to the Majority Act, these two statutes function as a single practical unit in guardianship litigation — making this combined edition genuinely useful rather than just a convenient pairing.

Key Features & Statutory Coverage

• Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (Full Text): Provisions on appointment and declaration of guardians, custody, and removal of guardians.
• Majority Act, 1875 (Full Text): Provisions fixing the age of majority at 18, or 21 where a court-appointed guardian exists.
• Section 25 Restoration of Custody: The most frequently invoked guardianship provision, governing restoration of a ward's custody.
• Age Computation Rules: Provisions under the Majority Act on how age is calculated for majority purposes.
• Savings for Personal Law: Provisions clarifying that the Majority Act does not affect capacity in matters of marriage, dower, divorce, or adoption.
• Compact, Practical Edition: A lightweight paperback format for quick statutory reference.

Ideal For:

• Family Law Advocates: Essential for lawyers handling guardianship, custody, and minority-related litigation together.
• Judiciary: A core reference for Family and Guardian Courts adjudicating related matters.
• Law Students: A foundational bare act pairing 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 both the age of majority and the guardianship framework affecting their case.

About the Publisher

Published by Mansoor Law Book House, a well-established Lahore-based publisher whose compiled statute volumes bring together closely related laws into single, practical reference editions.