Under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, prior permission of the court is required for:

Section 8(2)(a) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 bars the natural guardian, without the previous permission of the court, from mortgaging or charging, or transferring by sale, gift, exchange or otherwise, "any part of the immovable property of the minor". Under s.8(2)(b) a lease needs permission only if it exceeds five years or runs more than one year beyond majority, and movables and ordinary spending need none.