Under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, a natural guardian sells a Hindu minor’s…
A natural guardian needs previous court permission for a sale covered by section 8(2). Section 8(3) makes the unauthorized sale voidable at the instance of the minor or a…
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Under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, a natural guardian sells a Hindu minor’s separately owned immovable property without the prior court permission required by section 8(2). What is the legal effect under section 8(3)?
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Correct answer D
A natural guardian needs previous court permission for a sale covered by section 8(2).
Section 8(3) makes the unauthorized sale voidable at the instance of the minor or a person claiming under the minor.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 8(3) allows the protected party to avoid the unauthorized disposal.
Option B
Section 8(3) expressly classifies this disposal as voidable.
Option C
The statutory avoidance right is given to the minor or someone claiming under the minor.
Option D
Section 8(3) names the minor and a person claiming under the minor.
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