Supreme Court Rules: Minors Can Repudiate Guardian's Property Sales After Turning 18 Without Filing Lawsuit

Oct 23, 2025 06:40 pm CST

The Supreme Court of India has established that minors can invalidate property sales made by their guardians without court approval after they turn 18, without necessarily filing a formal lawsuit. According to the October 7 judgment, such repudiation can be demonstrated through clear conduct like independently selling the same property themselves. This landmark ruling clarifies provisions of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, affirming that natural guardians cannot legally transfer minors' immovable property without court permission.