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WATCH NOW ON YOUTUBE -  AJAY SHARMA LAW Sections 11, 12 & 13 – Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (Notes) Section 11 – De Facto Guardian Not Entitled to Deal with Minor’s Property A de facto guardian is a person who, in fact, looks after a minor and his or her property but is not a legal guardian under law. Provision: Section 11 clearly states that after the commencement of this Act, no person can dispose of, transfer, sell, mortgage, or otherwise deal with the property of a Hindu minor merely on the ground that he or she is a de facto guardian . Meaning and Effect: A de facto guardian has no legal authority over the minor’s property. Even if the person is managing the minor’s affairs in practice, property transactions by such a guardian are invalid . The object of this section is to protect the minor’s property from misuse and unauthorized dealings . Key Point: 👉 A de facto guardian has no right to alienate the property of a Hindu minor. Section ...

 Section 9 – Testamentary Guardians and Their Powers 🔹 Meaning A testamentary guardian is a guardian appointed by a will (vasiyat) by the parent of a minor. 🔹 Who can appoint a testamentary guardian? Hindu Father Can appoint a guardian by will for: Minor’s person , or Minor’s property (except undivided interest under Section 12), or Both . If father dies before mother , the appointment has no effect . It revives if: Mother later dies, and Mother has not appointed any guardian by will . Hindu Mother / Hindu Widow A widow mother , or A mother who becomes natural guardian because the father is disqualified , can appoint a guardian by will for: Minor’s person, or Minor’s property (except Section 12 property), or Both. Mother of Illegitimate Minor Can appoint a guardian by will for: Person, or Property, or Both. 🔹 Powers of Testamentary Guardian (Section 9(5)) Guardian appointed by will can act:...

Understanding Important Definitions under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 When we study family law, especially guardianship, the first step is to clearly understand the basic terms used in the law. The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 begins by explaining some key concepts. These definitions help students, courts, and guardians understand who is protected by the law and who is responsible for that protection . Who is a Minor? Under this law, a minor is a person who has not yet reached the age of 18 years . This age limit is very important because: Guardianship rules apply only to minors Once a person completes 18 years, the law treats them as legally capable of managing their own affairs What Does the Term Guardian Mean? A guardian is a person who is legally responsible for a minor. This responsibility may include: Taking care of the minor’s daily life, health, and education Managing the minor’s money, land, or other property Protecting the ...