The Hindu minority and guardianship act, 1956 (Soft Copy) is a Practice book on Civil and Criminal Laws on Conferenza, priced at ₹80 (20% off MRP ₹100). Published by Commercial Law Publishers. Order online with fast delivery across India.
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The Hindu minority and guardianship act, 1956 (Soft Copy)
Commercial Law Publishers
Book Specifications
- Course
- Practice
- Subject
- Civil and Criminal Laws
- Publisher
- Commercial Law Publishers
About this book
The bare text of The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 with all amendments, including those made by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, along with the relevant State Amendments. Short comments accompany the sections, making it usable both in examinations and in family law practice.
At a glance
| Act covered | The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 |
| Amended by | Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, plus State Amendments |
| Publisher | Commercial Law Publishers |
| Presentation | Bare Act with short comments |
What's inside
- Definitions and scope of applicability
- Natural guardians and their powers; testamentary guardians and their appointment
- Rights, duties and liabilities of guardians, with the welfare of the minor as the paramount consideration
- Restrictions on a guardian dealing with the minor property
- De facto guardians and their legal position; custody and protection of minor children
- State Amendments and their applicability
Who should buy this
- Legal practitioners handling family, guardianship and custody matters
- Judicial service aspirants and academicians
- NGOs and child welfare authorities that apply these provisions
Publisher's description
This edition of The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, updated with all amendments including those introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, along with relevant State Amendments, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students, academicians, and professionals dealing with personal and family law in India. The book presents the bare text of the law along with short comments—accurately reflecting the statutory provisions—making it ideal for examination purposes and practical legal application.
It includes the complete and updated provisions of The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, ensuring alignment with current legislative developments and judicial interpretation. The inclusion of State Amendments enhances its relevance and usability across different jurisdictions.
The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:
• Definitions and Scope of Applicability
• Natural Guardians and Their Powers
• Testamentary Guardians and Their Appointment
• Rights, Duties, and Liabilities of Guardians
• Welfare of the Minor as Paramount Consideration
• Restrictions on Guardian’s Powers over Minor’s Property
• De Facto Guardians and Their Legal Position
• Custody and Protection of Minor Children
• State Amendments and Their Applicability
This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Legal practitioners handling family, guardianship, and custody matters
• Judicial service aspirants and academicians
• NGOs and child welfare authorities
• Individuals seeking clarity on legal provisions relating to minors and guardianship
Whether used for academic study, professional reference, or legal practice, this 2026 edition provides an authoritative and up-to-date presentation of the law governing minority and guardianship under Hindu law in India.
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Practice — Civil and Criminal Laws.
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