13. Welfare of minor to be paramount consideration.

(1) In the appointment of declaration of
any person as guardian of a Hindu minor by a court, the welfare of the minor shall be the paramount
consideration.
(2) No person shall be entitled to the guardianship by virtue of the provisions of this Act or of any law
relating to guardianship in marriage among Hindus, if the court is of opinion that his or her guardianship
will not be for the welfare of the minor.