Lawgist logo - L!

LAWGIST

  • Search
  • About

The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act

An Act to amend and codify certain parts of the law relating to minority and guardianship among Hindus.
1956
List of Chapters & Sections
All sections
  1. All sections

  2. 1
     Short title and extent
  3. 2
     Act to be supplemental to Act 8 of 1890
  4. 3
     Application of Act
  5. 4
     Definitions
  6. 5
     Over-riding effect of Act
  7. 6
     Natural guardians of a Hindu minor
  8. 7
     Natural guardianship of adopted son
  9. 8
     Powers of natural guardian
  10. 9
     Testamentary guardians and their powers
  11. 10
     Incapacity of minor to act as guardian of property
  12. 11
     De facto guardian not to deal with minor’s property
  13. 12
     Guardian not to be appointed for minors undivided interest in joint family property
  14. 13
     Welfare of minor to be paramount consideration
Lawgist is not a law firm and does not engage in the practice of law or provide legal advice or legal representation. All information, software, services, and comments provided on this site are for informational and self-help purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Use of this site is subject to our Terms and Conditions, Disclaimer, and Privacy Policy.