mother: this right is known as hldens
(loosely spelt in India Hizanat) The mother
is entitled in Hanafl law to the custody of her
male
mother can exercise guardianship of the
person of a minor daughter(Hizanat) till the girl
attains puberty after which the guardianship of the
person
said section provides, thus :--
"The mother is entitled to custody (hizanat) of her male child until he has completed the age of seven years
Puthiyapura Sheik Koya Thangal vs P.P. Koyammakoya on 6 July, 1998
IN THE HIGH
custody of infant children. The mother is entitled to the custody (hizanat) of her male child until he has completed the age of seven years
custody of infant children.-
The mother is entitled to the custody of (hizanat) of her male child
until he has completed the age of seven ... exercise by virtue of his guardianship.
If so, the right of hizanat does not carry with it all the powers which