The power of natural guardian under Section 8(1) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 is:

Section 8(1) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 confers the natural guardian's power "subject to the provisions of this section", so it is limited by the need for court permission under s.8(2) and the conditions in s.8(4). The Act does not make it depend on the karta's or the other parent's consent.