Ms.Usha Kapoor (CEO) 05 July 2017
If the Father who is a natural Guardian is not treatring the children well in the absence of children's mother their aunt can file an application under Guardianship and Wards act read with Hindu Minority and Guardinaship Act for appointing her as Guardian of the children and for their custody., If the court is satisfied that Children's welfare is best served in the hands of their Aunt rather than their father court may after due enquiry may appoint her as Guardian of the children and and hand her over the children's cusotdy as the Welfare of the child is the paramount consideration according to court's view.Is she the maternal aunt of children?
Dr J C Vashista (Advocate) 06 July 2017
By the connotation "aunt" what do you say about the relation of minor with the said "aunt" as Chahi, Mami, Bua, etc.
What is the interest of aunt?
How the Court can ensure interest of minor is protected and safer in the hands of "aunt" when natural/biological father/guardian is alive?
Generally custody of minor cannot be granted to aunt while parents are alive/available.