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Guardianship Under Parens Patriae | Bombay HC Permits Sale of Ward's Property for Welfare Despite Incapacity : Bombay HC
Bombay High Court affirms that guardians can sell an incapacitated ward's immovable property for her welfare, even without explicit consent, under parens patriae jurisdiction. The ruling clarifies that fiduciary duty extends to liquidating assets when necessary for the ward's upkeep, setting a precedent for guardianship disputes involving elderly or mentally incapacitated individuals.