Section 13

Right of adoptive parents to dispose of their properties.

The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956

  • Act 78 of 1956
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to amend and codify the law relating to adoptions and maintenance among Hindus.

All sections
    Subject to any agreement to the contrary, an adoption does not deprive the adoptive father or mother of the power to dispose of his or her property by transfer inter vivos or by will.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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