Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 · Chapter III: Duties, Rights and Liabilities of Guardians · Guardian of the person
Section 24: Duties of guardian of the person
A guardian of the person of a ward is charged with the custody of the ward and must look to his support, health and education, and such other matters as the law to which the ward is subject requires.
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