Section 24 of The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
A guardian of the person of a ward is charged with the custody of the ward and must look to his support, health and education, and such other matters as the law to which the ward is subject requires.
Summary
- A guardian of the person is legally responsible for the custody of the ward.
- The guardian must specifically ensure the ward is supported, healthy, and educated.
- The guardian must also attend to any other matters that are required by the specific personal law the ward is subject to.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What are the main legal duties of a guardian of the person?
They must provide custody, support, health, and education for the ward.
2. Does the guardian have to follow any specific cultural or religious laws?
Yes, they must also look to other matters required by the personal law to which the ward is subject.
3. Does this section cover how the guardian should manage the ward's money?
No, this section specifically covers the duties of the guardian of the person, while property duties are handled separately.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 24 of The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, what basic physical responsibility is a guardian of the person charged with?
Q2.Under Section 24 of The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, which three specific areas of care are explicitly listed for the guardian to look to?
Q3.Under Section 24 of The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, what additional matters must the guardian of the person look to beyond support, health, and education?
Q4.Under Section 24 of The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, does this provision dictate how the guardian should manage the ward's real estate investments?