The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
Central · 1956
- S. 1Short title and extent.
- S. 2Act to be supplemental to Act 8 of 1890.
- S. 3Application of Act.
- S. 4Definitions.
- S. 5Over-riding effect of Act.
- S. 6Natural guardians of a Hindu minor.
- S. 7Natural guardianship of adopted son.
- S. 8Powers of natural guardian.
- S. 9Testamentary guardians and their powers.
- S. 10Incapacity of minor to act as guardian of property.
- S. 11De facto guardian not to deal with minor’s property.
- S. 12Guardian not to be appointed for minors undivided interest in joint family property.
- S. 13Welfare of minor to be paramount consideration.