Natural guardians under Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 are guardians:

Section 6 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 names the natural guardians of a Hindu minor "in respect of the minor's person as well as in respect of the minor's property (excluding his or her undivided interest in joint family property)". The undivided interest is managed by the karta, not the natural guardian.