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TitleGuardian
Details“guardian" means a person having the care of the person of a minor or of his property, or of both his person and property.

[See, section 4 (2), the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (Act No. VIII of 1890)].

"guardian," in relation to a child or youthful offender, includes any person who, in the opinion of the Court haying congnizance of any proceedings in relation to the child or youthful offender, has for the time being the actual charge of, or control over, the said child or youthful offender.

[See, section 2(h), the Children Act, 1974 (Act No. XXXIX of 1974)].

"guardian" means any person to whom the care, nurture or custody of any child falls by law, or by natural right or recognized usage, or who has accepted or assumed the care, nurture or custody of any child, or to whom the care and custody of any child has been entrusted by any authority lawfully authorized in that behalf.

[See, section 2, the Vaccination Act, 1880 (Bengal Act No. V of 1880)].

"guardian" includes any person having legal custody or control over a child.

[See, section 2, the Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933 (Act No. II of 1933)].
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