Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
| Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 | |
|---|---|
| Parliament of India | |
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| Citation | Act No.32 of 1956 |
| Territorial extent | whole of India |
| Enacted by | Parliament of India |
| Enacted | 25 August 1956 |
| Commenced | 25 August 1956 |
| Amended by | |
| Pondicherry (Extension of Laws) Act, 1968 | |
| Related legislation | |
| Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 | |
| Summary | |
| Act related to the guardianship of Hindus, as per Hindu Code Bills. | |
| Status: In force | |
The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 was enacted as part of the Hindu Code Bills. Three other important acts were also passed during this time: the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, and the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956. All of these acts were introduced under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru, and were intended to modernize the prevailing Hindu legal tradition. The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 was intended to supplement, rather than replace the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. This act specifically defines guardianship relationships between adults and minors, as well as between individuals of all ages and their respective property.