As per Lawkidunya, The Guardianship and Wards Act, 1890 is a legislation in Pakistan that governs the rights and responsibilities of guardians and wards. Here are some of the key rights of a guardian under the Act:
General Rights of Guardian
1. Right to Custody: A guardian has the right to the custody of the ward, subject to the provisions of the Act.
2. Right to Education: A guardian has the right to decide on the education of the ward.
3. Right to Maintenance: A guardian has the right to claim maintenance for the ward from the ward’s estate or from the parents of the ward.
4. Right to Manage Property: A guardian has the right to manage the property of the ward, subject to the provisions of the Act.
Financial Rights of Guardian
5. Right to Collect Income: A guardian has the right to collect the income of the ward’s property.
6. Right to Invest Funds: A guardian has the right to invest the funds of the ward in a manner that is in the best interest of the ward.
7. Right to Incur Expenses: A guardian has the right to incur expenses for the maintenance, education, and welfare of the ward.
Legal Rights of Guardian
8. Right to Sue and Defend: A guardian has the right to sue and defend on behalf of the ward.
9. Right to Enter into Contracts: A guardian has the right to enter into contracts on behalf of the ward, subject to the provisions of the Act.
10. Right to Represent the Ward: A guardian has the right to represent the ward in all legal proceedings.
Other Rights of Guardian
11. Right to Access Medical Records: A guardian has the right to access the medical records of the ward.
12. Right to Make Medical Decisions: A guardian has the right to make medical decisions on behalf of the ward.
13. Right to Make Educational Decisions: A guardian has the right to make educational decisions on behalf of the ward.
It’s worth noting that these rights are subject to the provisions of the Act and the specific circumstances of each case. Additionally, the rights of the guardian may be limited or restricted by the court in certain circumstances.
