September 12, 2026

Section 51 – Guardians and Wards Act: Applicability of Act to Guardians Already Appointed by Court

Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 — back to Table of Contents

Section 51. Applicability of Act to guardians already appointed by Court.

A guardian appointed by, or holding a certificate of administration from, a Civil Court under any enactment repealed by this Act shall, save as may be prescribed, be subject to the provisions of this Act, and of the rules made under it, as if he had been appointed or declared by the Court under Chapter II.