Retirement, removal or death of guardian for the suit
Full Text
(1) Where the guardian for the suit desires to retire or does not do his duty, or where other sufficient ground is made to appear, the Court may permit such guardian to retire or may remove him, and may make such order as to costs as it thinks fit.
(2) Where the guardian for the suit retires, dies or is removed by the Court during the pendency of the suit, the Court shall appoint a new guardian in his place.
Plain English Summary
Empowers the court to permit retirement or effect removal of an inactive or derelict guardian ad litem, imposing a mandatory obligation under sub-rule (2) to appoint a new guardian upon vacancy.
Key Legal Elements
- Grounds for Action: Desire to retire, dereliction of duty, or sufficient cause.
- Mandatory Duty to Re-Appoint: Court cannot proceed against minor defendant without a functioning guardian ad litem.
- Cost Discretion: Costs may be imposed on a negligent guardian.
Practical Note
Defaulting Court-Appointed Guardians: Where an advocate appointed by the court as guardian ad litem fails to appear or file a written statement on behalf of a minor defendant, plaintiff's counsel should apply under Rule 11 to remove the defaulting guardian and appoint an active court official or willing relative.
हिंदी पाठ
(1) जहां वाद के वास्ते संरक्षक सेवानिवृत्त होने की वांछा करता है अथवा अपने कर्तव्य का पालन नहीं करता है, अथवा जहां अन्य पर्याप्त आधार दर्शित किया जाता है, वहां न्यायालय ऐसे संरक्षक को सेवानिवृत्त होने की अनुज्ञा दे सकेगा अथवा उसे हटा सकेगा, और खर्चों के बारे में ऐसा आदेश कर सकेगा जैसा वह ठीक समझे।
(2) जहां वाद के वास्ते संरक्षक वाद के लंबित रहने के दौरान सेवानिवृत्त होता है, मर जाता है या न्यायालय द्वारा हटा दिया जाता है, वहां न्यायालय उसके स्थान पर नया संरक्षक नियुक्त करेगा (Court shall appoint a new guardian)।