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
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1Short title and extent2Act to be supplemental to Act 8 of 18903Application of Act4Definitions5Over-riding effect of Act6Natural guardians of a Hindu minor7Natural guardianship of adopted son8Powers of natural guardian9Testamentary guardians and their powers10Incapacity of minor to act as guardian of property11De facto guardian not to deal with minor’s property12Guardian not to be appointed for minors undivided interest in joint family property13Welfare of minor to be paramount consideration