Section 12
Guardian not to be appointed for minors undivided interest in joint family property.
The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
About this Act
An Act to amend and codify certain parts of the law relating to minority and guardianship among Hindus.
Where a minor has an undivided interest in joint family property and the property is under the
management of an adult member of the family, no guardian shall be appointed for the minor in respect of
such undivided interest:
Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the jurisdiction of a High Court to appoint a guardian in respect of such interest.
Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the jurisdiction of a High Court to appoint a guardian in respect of such interest.