Which provision of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, makes a minor incompetent to act as…
Section 10 states that a minor cannot act as guardian of the property of any minor. Section 11 concerns de facto guardians, section 12 concerns certain undivided joint…
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Which provision of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, makes a minor incompetent to act as guardian of the property of any minor?
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Section 10 states that a minor cannot act as guardian of the property of any minor. Section 11 concerns de facto guardians, section 12 concerns certain undivided joint family interests, and section 13 makes the minor’s welfare paramount.
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Option A
Section 11 limits dealing with a Hindu minor’s property solely on the basis of de facto guardianship.
Option B
Section 12 addresses appointment for an undivided interest in joint family property under adult management, with a High Court jurisdiction proviso.
Option C
Section 13 governs welfare when a court appoints or declares a guardian.
Option D
Section 10 expressly imposes this incapacity for guardianship of property.
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