Guardianship Petition
Petition for appointment of a guardian for a minor or person of unsound mind under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. This document belongs to the Family Law category.
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IN THE COURT OF THE [courtName]
Guardianship Case No. _____ of 2024
IN THE MATTER OF:
[petitionerName] ... Petitioner
VERSUS
GENERAL PUBLIC ... Respondent
PETITION UNDER SECTION 7 OF THE GUARDIANS AND WARDS ACT, 1890 FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:
1. That the Petitioner is the [relation] of the minor, [minorName].
2. That the minor is [minorAge] years old and is residing at [address].
3. That the parents of the minor are [details].
4. That it is necessary to appoint a guardian for the person and property of the minor for [reason, e.g., welfare/education/managing property].
5. That the Petitioner is a fit and proper person to be appointed as guardian.
PRAYER:
It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to:
1. Appoint the Petitioner as the guardian of the person and property of the minor, [minorName];
2. Pass any other order as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper.
PETITIONER
VERIFICATION:
Verified at [place] on this [date] that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 5 are true to my knowledge and belief.