The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
Central Act · Act 32 of 195613 provisions40 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to amend and codify certain parts of the law relating to minority and guardianship among Hindus. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 32 of 1956 |
| Year | 1956 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 13 |
| Subjects | family, social |
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- Section 1 Short title and extent.1 citing judgment
- Section 2 Act to be supplemental to Act 8 of 1890.
- Section 3 Application of Act.
- Section 4 Definitions.
- Section 5 Over-riding effect of Act.
- Section 6 Natural guardians of a Hindu minor.24 citing judgments
- Section 7 Natural guardianship of adopted son.2 citing judgments
- Section 8 Powers of natural guardian.2 citing judgments
- Section 9 Testamentary guardians and their powers.2 citing judgments
- Section 10 Incapacity of minor to act as guardian of property.
- Section 11 De facto guardian not to deal with minor’s property.
- Section 12 Guardian not to be appointed for minors undivided interest in joint family property.1 citing judgment
- Section 13 Welfare of minor to be paramount consideration.8 citing judgments
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