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Section	Rule	Key Concept	Case Law
4	Definitions	Defines minor, guardian, and ward.
5	Saving of laws	Personal laws (religious laws) are not affected unless clearly stated.
7	Power of court to appoint guardian	Court can appoint guardian if needed for welfare of minor.
8	Persons entitled to apply	Certain persons can apply to court for guardianship.
9	Court having jurisdiction	Case must be filed where the minor lives or property is located.
10	Form of application	Application must contain required details about minor and guardian.
11	Procedure on admission	Court gives notice and hears parties before decision.
12	Temporary guardian	Court can appoint temporary guardian in urgent cases.
13	Welfare of minor	Welfare (well-being) of minor is most important factor.	Rosy Jacob v. Jacob A Chakramakkal
17	Matters to consider	Court considers age, gender, religion, and preference of minor.
19	When guardian not appointed	Court will not appoint guardian if father is fit and alive (in some cases).
24	Duties of guardian	Guardian must take care of minor and property.
25	Custody of ward	Court can order return of minor to guardian.
26	Removal of ward	Minor cannot be moved without court permission.
27	Powers of guardian	Guardian has powers subject to court control.
28	Control by court	Court supervises actions of guardian.
29	Limitation on property dealing	Guardian needs court permission to sell or transfer property.
30	Voidable transfer	Improper transfer can be cancelled.
31	Court permission for property dealings	Court allows only if necessary or beneficial to minor.
39	Removal of guardian	Court can remove guardian for misconduct (bad behavior).
40	Discharge of guardian	Guardian can be relieved from duties by court.
41	Cessation of authority	Guardian’s powers end when minor becomes major or dies.
47	Appeals	Right to appeal against court orders.

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