Dhaka, April 22 -- The High Court has questioned the legality of clause 'b' of Section 19 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, that describes only the father as the natural guardian of a minor.

The High Court issued a rule upon the concerned bodies of the government to explain as to why the clause 'b' of Section 19 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, should not be declared unconstitutional.

Law Secretary, Women and Children Affairs Secretary, Law Commission and National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) have been asked to comply with the rule.

The High Court bench of Justice Naima Haider and Justice Kazi Zinat Haque passed the order after hearing a writ petition filed by five rights organisations.

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