Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
Section 11: De facto guardian not to deal with minor’s property
After the commencement of this Act, no person shall be entitled to dispose of, or deal with, the property of a Hindu minor merely on the ground of his or her being the de facto guardian of the minor.
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