As per Lawkidunya, Here are some important laws and regulations that grandparents in Pakistan should be aware of:
Guardians and Wards Act 1890
1. Definition of Guardian: A guardian is defined as a person who has the care and custody of a minor.
2. Appointment of Guardian: The court can appoint a guardian for a minor if the parents are unable to care for the child.
3. Powers and Duties of Guardian: A guardian has the power to make decisions about the child’s education, healthcare, and welfare.
Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961
1. Definition of Guardian: A guardian is defined as a person who has the care and custody of a minor.
2. Appointment of Guardian: The court can appoint a guardian for a minor if the parents are unable to care for the child.
3. Powers and Duties of Guardian: A guardian has the power to make decisions about the child’s education, healthcare, and welfare.
Pakistan Penal Code 1860
1. Child Abuse: The law prohibits child abuse and neglect, and grandparents can report any instances of abuse or neglect to the authorities.
2. Child Kidnapping: The law prohibits child kidnapping, and grandparents can seek help from the authorities if their grandchild is kidnapped.
Family Courts Act 1964
1. Family Courts: The law establishes family courts to deal with family disputes, including child custody cases.
2. Jurisdiction: Family courts have jurisdiction over child custody cases, and grandparents can file a petition in the family court to seek custody of their grandchild.
The Maintenance of Children Act 1990
1. Maintenance: The law requires parents to provide maintenance for their children, and grandparents can seek maintenance on behalf of their grandchild if the parents are unable to provide it.
The Pakistan Children Act 2017
1. Child Rights: The law recognizes the rights of children, including the right to education, healthcare, and protection from abuse and neglect.
2. Child Protection: The law establishes a child protection system to prevent child abuse and neglect, and grandparents can report any instances of abuse or neglect to the authorities.