The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
Bare Act
11. After the commencement of this Act, no person shall be entitled to dispose of, or deal with, the property of a Hindu minor merely on the ground of his or her being the de facto guardian of the minor.
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Explanation using examples
Imagine a situation where an uncle, who has taken care of his nephew since the child's parents passed away, tries to sell a piece of land that belongs to the nephew, claiming he has the right to do so because he's the one who's been looking after the child. According to Section 11 of The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, the uncle would not have the legal authority to sell the land simply because he has been acting as the child's de facto guardian. The law requires a formally appointed guardian to handle such transactions.
