Guardianship

Brother i think u know that there are three classes of guardian, viz., natural, testamentary and appointed ubder G&W Act.

Sec 9 of Hindu Minority and Guardianship act enumarates testamentary guardain and their powers. A reading of sec makes it clear that so long the mother is alive she alone can be the guardian and even if the father has power to appoint a testamentary guardian. it will not have any effect so long as the mother is alive. this was held by Madras High Court in Ravi Mohanraj Vs P Rayarathinam 1998-1 Mad L W pg618.

thanks for ur reply and info...that was so helpful !!! is there a judgement to say that a grandmother cannot appoint a testamentary guardian.....bcos i couldnt find anything exactly.