Guardians and Ward Act, 1890
This Act may be called The Guardian and Wards Act, 1890. The Guardian and Wards Act is related to the guardianship and welfare of the minor child. The Guardian and Wards Act has application to the whole of Pakistan. The Guardian and Wards Act defines the minor, guardian and the persons who can apply for the guardianship of minor. The District judge has the jurisdiction to try the matters under the Guardian and Wards Act. While appointing a guardian of any kind the court shall consider the welfare of minor. The Court may appoint one or more guardian as it thinks fit. The jurisdiction of Court has been barred in certain cases to appoint guardian under Section 19 of this Act. A guardian can be removed or proceeding can be initiated against him under the Act.
