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De Facto Guardian

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

De facto guardian, the authority of any person to deal with or dispose of any property of a Hindu minor on the ground of his being the de facto guardian of such minor, Madhegowda v. Ankegowda, (2002) 1 SCC 178. (Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, s. II)

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