Section 103
Guardian of orphans
of Islamic Family Law Enactment 2004
State EnactmentIn forceProvision 104 of 137
Section 103
Where the father and the grandfather of a minor have died without appointing a testamentary guardian, any penghulu, police officer not below the rank of Sergeant, any person having the custody of the minor, or any person with the powers of a Protector under the Child
Protection Act l991 [Act 468], may cause the minor to be taken before the Court and the Court may appoint a guardian of the minor’s person and property or either of them.
Court to have regard to advice of welfare officers, etc.