Githa Hariharan v. Reserve Bank of India
(1999) 2 SCC 228 · Supreme Court of India
'After' in s. 6 HMGA means 'in the absence of', so the mother can be a natural guardian during the father's lifetime.
Unit IV · Family Law – I (Hindu Law)
Maintenance and Hindu minority and guardianship
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 | 18–22 | Maintenance of wife, widowed daughter-in-law, children and dependants |
| Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 | 6 | Natural guardians of a Hindu minor |
Landmark cases
Kirtikumar Maheshankar Joshi v. Pradipkumar Karunashanker Joshi
(1992) 3 SCC 573 · Supreme Court of India
Welfare of the minor is the paramount consideration in custody.