The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

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Introduction

  • The Necessity of Guardian for Minor
  • Types of Guardians
  • Objects of the Act
  • Changes Brought about by the Act

Concept of Natural Guardians (Ss. 1 to 7 and 12)

  • Section 1: Extent of the Act
  • Section 2: Act to be supplemental to the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (8 of 1890)
  • Section 3: Application of the Act
  • Section 4: Definitions Under the Act
  • Section 5: Overriding Effect of the Act
  • Section 6: Natural Guardians of Hindu Minor
  • Persons Barred From Becoming Guardian of Hindu Minor
  • Case Laws
  • Guardianship of Minor in Case of Joint Family (HUF)

Powers of Natural Guardians (S. 8)

  • Rights of Natural Guardian
  • Powers of Natural Guardian and Restriction on Him
  • Application for Obtaining Permission From Court
  • Meaning of the term “Court” Under the Act

Testamentary Guardians and Minor as Guardian (S. 9 an 10)

  • Testamentary Guardian
  • Role of Testamentary Guardian
  • Powers of Testamentary Guardian
  • Removal of Testamentary Guardian
  • Minor as a Guardian

De Facto Guardians and Guardians Appointed by Court (S. 11 and 13)

  • De Facto Guardian
  • Guardian Appointed by Court
  • Powers and Rights of Guardian Appointed by Court

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