(1) The relationship between father, mother and son,
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daughter including paternal authority shall be governed by the law
of the country of nationality of the son or daughter, as the case may
be.
(2) If the law referred to in sub-section (1) is not
ascertained, it shall be governed by the law of the country of
habitual residence of the father, mother and, if even such country
cannot be ascertained, by the law of the country of their residence
for the time being.