ISSUE:
Whether the mother can act as a natural guardian in case of incapacity of the father with regard to Section 6 of the Act and whether it is violative of Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution?
RULE:
Section 6(a), Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
Section 4(b), Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
Section 19, Guardian and Wards Act, 1980
Articles 14, 15 of the Indian Constitution
CEDAW and Beijing Declaration’s measures to prevent discrimination.