Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act S. 6 – It immediately provides that the custody of a minor who has not completed the age of 5 years shall ordinarily be with the mother – A proviso is in the nature of an exception to what has earlier been generally prescribed – The use of the word “ordinarily” cannot be overemphasised. It ordains a presumption, albeit a rebuttable one, in favour of the mother
Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (32 of 1956) Section 6 - Is of seminal importance - It reiterates Section...