Section 22:
Settlement of minor’s property in contemplation of marriage.
(1) The property of a minor
may be settled in contemplation of marriage, provided the settlement is made by the minor with the
approbation of the minors father, or, if the father is dead or absent from 1[India], with the approbation of
the High Court.
(2) Nothing in this section or in section 21 shall apply to any will made or intestacy occurring before
the first day of January, 1866, or to intestate or testamentary succession to the property of any Hindu,
Muhammadan, Buddhist, Sikh or Jaina.
Notes:
1. Subs. by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Schedule for "the States".