Section 7: Power of the Court to make order as to guardianship

Q: What does Section 7 of The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (GWA) deal with?

Section 7 GWA pertains to "Power of the Court to make order as to guardianship". It is part of the The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 7 of The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (GWA) governs power of the Court to make order as to guardianship. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 7 GWA still in force?

Yes, Section 7 of the The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 7 GWA?

धारा 7 GWA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 7 of the The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. Section 7 of The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (GWA) governs power of the Court to make order as to guardianship. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 7 GWA?

Dhara 7 GWA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 7 of the The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 7 of The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (GWA) governs power of the Court to make order as to guardianship. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 7 of The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890?

Cite as: "Section 7, The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (GWA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, § 7 (India).

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(1)

Where the Court is satisfied that it is for the welfare of a minor that an order should be made

(a) appointing a guardian of his person or property, or both, or

(b) declaring a person to be such a guardian, the Court may make an order accordingly.

(2)

An order under this section shall imply the removal of any guardian who has not been appointed by will or other instrument or appointed or declared by the Court.

(3)

Where a guardian has been appointed by will or other instrument or appointed or declared by the Court, an order under this section appointing or declaring another person to be guardian in his stead shall not be made until the powers of the guardian appointed or declared as aforesaid have ceased under the provisions of this Act.