Report No. 81
6.6. Guardians under section 7.-
So much as regards the circumstances in which a consent is, or is not, required for the marriage of the widow. Where a guardian's consent is required, the guardians (in order of preference) under section 7 of the Act of 1856 are1:-
1. Father,
2. Father's father,
3. Mother,
4. Elder brother,
5. Other male relatives.
1. Para. 6.4, supra.
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