Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
13.Welfare of minor to be paramount consideration.-
(1) In the appointment of declaration of any person as guardian
of a Hindu minor by a court, the welfare of the minor shall be the paramount
consideration.
(2) No person shall be entitled to the guardianship by virtue of
the provisions of this Act or of any law relating to guardianship in marriage
among Hindus, if the court is of opinion that his or her guardianship will not
be for the welfare of the minor.