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32/1956 - The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 ▶

Act Number: 32

Act Name: The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

Year: 1956

Enactment Date: 1956-08-25

Long Title: An Act to amend and codify certain parts of the law relating to minority and guardianship among Hindus.

Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice

Department: Legislative Department

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