Section 1

Title, extent and commencement.

The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890

  • Act 8 of 1890
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Guardian and Wards.

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     (1) This Act may be called the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.
     (2) It extends to the whole of India 1***,
     2*                *                 *                 3***
     (3) It shall come into force on the first day of July, 1890.

Notes

1. The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 31-10- 2019).
2. The words "inclusive of British Baluchistan" rep by A.O. 1948.
3. The word "and" omitted by Act 40 of 1949, s. 3 and the Second Schedule.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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