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Hindu Laws

Powers of Natural Guardians (S. 8)

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 > Powers of Natural Guardians In the last article, we have seen meaning of the term natural guardian. In this article, we shall study the rights and power of a natural guardian under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship […]

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Hindu Laws

Natural Guardians (Ss. 1 to 7 and 12)

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 > Concept of Natural Guardians In this article, we shall look at the introduction of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act and the meaning of the term natural guardians. As per Section 1 Clause (2) of the Act, […]

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Hindu Laws

The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 > Introduction In this article, we shall study the need for the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act. The changes it brought about in uncodified Hindu law. Due to the concept of joint family, the Hindu Texts, do not […]

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Family Laws

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

Indian Legal System > Civil Laws > Family Laws > Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 Child marriage is a violation of human rights and can result in bonded labour, enslavement, commercial sexual exploitation, and violence against victims. Demerits of Child Marriage: Lack of Understanding: Due to small age the level of understanding between marrying […]