Section 4, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12-KB2]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 19 December 1869 by S.O. 1523(E) [N11-97W].
4. Registration of guardians appointed by the court.—(1) Every guardian appointed by the court shall, within thirty days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the management of the property of a minor after such commencement, within thirty days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the Registrar General in Form II, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees. (2) The Registrar General shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No guardian appointed by the court shall carry on the management of the property of a minor unless registered under this section.
Defined terms in this text (2)
guardian: Section 2, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12K96] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "guardian" means a person having the care of the person of a minor or of his property, or of both his person and property
guardian: 30 more definitions.
minor: Section 2, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12K96] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "minor" means a person who, under the provisions of the Indian Majority Act, 1875 (9 of 1875), is to be deemed not to have attained his majority
minor: 31 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (0)
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Cited by (2)
Section 43, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12-MJ9], 9 July 1869, Band A. "section 4".
Section 48, Divorce Act, 1869 [S12-MQ3], 9 July 1869, Band A. "section 4".
Not held (0)
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Duties published under this section (1)
D10-3G5. Every guardian appointed by the court: Apply for registration to the Registrar General in Form II, fee one hundred rupees; thirty days from the commencement of the Act, or from beginning the activity; Form II. Published by Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice (synthetic record).