Mother Allowed to Sell Child's Share in Property Citing Land Mafia Risk and Inability to Visit Regularly Due to Distance: Madhya Pradesh High Court

In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court clarified the scope of Section 8 Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act regarding the sale of a minor’s property. The case titled Jyotiraj Baladas versus State of Madhya Pradesh was decided on 19 November 2025 by Justice Himanshu Joshi. The Court allowed a mother to sell her minor daughter’s share in land considering practical difficulties and the child’s welfare. Background of the…