(1) The
guardianship or curatorship of an incompetent or quasi-competent
person shall be determined according to the law of the country of
nationality of that person.
(2) If the country referred to in sub-section (1) cannot be
ascertained, it shall be determined according to the law of the
country of his or her habitual residence, and if even such country
cannot be ascertained, according to the law of the country of his or
her habitual residence for the time being.
(3) The relationship between the guardian or curator and
the person under his or her guardianship or curatorship shall be
determined according to the law of the country of the guardian or
curator or the law of the country where the guardian or curator is
appointed as such.
Provided that if the habitual residence of the person who is
under guardianship or curatorship is in Nepal, it shall be determined
according to the law of Nepal.