Under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, without court permission, a natural guardian cannot:

Under s.8(2)(a) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, a natural guardian may not, without the previous permission of the court, transfer "by sale, gift, exchange or otherwise" any part of the minor's immovable property. Spending income on the minor, dealing with movables and decisions on schooling need no such permission.