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A natural guardian disposes of a Hindu minor’s immovable property contrary to section 8 of the Hindu…

Section 8(3) makes a natural guardian’s disposal of immovable property in contravention of section 8(1) or (2) voidable at the instance of the minor or a person claiming…

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A natural guardian disposes of a Hindu minor’s immovable property contrary to section 8 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956. Who has the stated right to avoid that disposal under section 8(3)?

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Section 8(3) makes a natural guardian’s disposal of immovable property in contravention of section 8(1) or (2) voidable at the instance of the minor or a person claiming under the minor.

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Option A

Seller status alone does not confer the right.

Option B

Purchaser status alone is not the statutory basis.

Option C

The section names the minor or a person claiming under the minor.

Option D

Neither status by itself supplies that right.

Option E

The statutory class is offered.

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