writ petition filed by the respondent- father is dismissed. 23. However, we clarify that no observation in the impugned judgment and order and in the present judgment and order would be binding on the proceedings if taken by the respondent- father under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 and the 19proceedings would be decided in accordance with law on its own merits. 24. In the light of the aforesaid, we direct that in the event the respondent-father files an application under the provisions of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, the competent Court shall decide the same expeditiously. We further direct that in the event such an application is made, an order at least with regard to visitation rights would be passed within a period of 4 weeks from the making of such an application. 25. The appeal is allowed in the above terms. Pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of. …….........................J. [B.R. GAVAI] …….........................J. [SANDEEP MEHTA] NEW DELHI; MAY 03,