Designs Act, 1911
74. Declaration by infant lunatic etc.
(1) If any person is by reason of infancy
lunacy or other disability incapable of making any statement or doing anything
required or permitted by or under this Act the lawful guardian committee or
manager (if any) of the person subject to the disability or if there be none
any person appointed by any court possessing jurisdiction in respect of his
property may make such statement or a statement as nearly corresponding thereto
as circumstances permit and do such thing in the name and on behalf of the
person subject to the disability.
(2) An appointment may be made by the court
for the purposes of this section upon the petition of any person acting on
behalf of the person subject to the disability or of any other person
interested in the making of the statement or the doing of the thing.