Section 8(1) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 empowers natural guardian to:

Section 8(1) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 empowers the natural guardian, subject to the section, "to do all acts which are necessary or reasonable and proper for the benefit of the minor or for the realization, protection or benefit of the minor's estate". The power is not unlimited, and court leave is needed only for the dealings listed in s.8(2).