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What key interpretation of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act was made in the Gita Hariharan v. Reserve Bank of India (1999) case?

Option: 1

The mother has the same legal authority as the father to act as the guardian of the property of a minor child.


Option: 2

A mother cannot serve as a minor child's natural guardian while the father is still alive.


Option: 3

A minor child's medical care can only be approved by the father.


Option: 4

 If the father is unavailable or unfit to serve as a guardian, the mother can step in and take on that role even while the father is still alive.


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The Gita Hariharan case focused on how the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act should be interpreted in light of mothers' legal status as natural guardians. The Supreme Court made it clear that even if the father is still living, the mother can be the kid's natural guardian if he is not present or unable to care for the child. This liberal interpretation was viewed as a significant step in the direction of guardianship rights equality for women. option d is the correct option

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