Guardians and Wards Act 1. We all know that children are physically and mentally immature so they need special safeguards and care. Our laws itself say that minors cannot act independently but can act only through the guardian. Most country's laws specify that parents are the legal guardian of the child and that the parents can designate who shall become their child's guardian in the event of their death. Sometimes the court will appoint guardians for the welfare of the child. Guardians and Wards Act 2. In India, there are two important legislation regarding guardianship and custody. The first one is the Hindu minority and guardianship act 1956, and the second one is the guardians and wards act 1890. 3. A minor refers to a person who has not completed the age of 18 years; Therefore, children less than 18 years of age are supposed to have a legal guardian. The guardians and wards act defines a guardian as a person having the care of the person of
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