The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

Act Description

An Act to amend and codify certain parts of the law relating to minority and guardianship among Hindus.

Sections	Particulars
SECTION 1	Short title and extent.Read →
SECTION 2	Act to be supplemental to Act 8 of 1890.Read →
SECTION 3	Application of Act.Read →
SECTION 4	Definitions.Read →
SECTION 5	Over-riding effect of Act.Read →
SECTION 6	Natural guardians of a Hindu minor.Read →
SECTION 7	Natural guardianship of adopted son.Read →
SECTION 8	Powers of natural guardian.Read →
SECTION 9	Testamentary guardians and their powers.Read →
SECTION 10	Incapacity of minor to act as guardian of property.Read →
SECTION 11	De facto guardian not to deal with minor’s property.Read →
SECTION 12	Guardian not to be appointed for minors undivided interest in joint family property.Read →
SECTION 13	Welfare of minor to be paramount consideration.Read →

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