Nisha Singh and Others vs Archana Devi — 207/2025

Summary: The Additional District Judge, Etah, allowed the application by Smt. Nisha Singh to mortgage her minor sons' 2/3rd share in inherited property to Canara Bank. The court held that Nisha Singh is the natural guardian of the minors under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, and that the mortgage serves both legal necessity and evident advantage by preserving the family business (valued at ₹70 Lakhs) that provides for the minors' education and maintenance. The permission was granted subject to conditions: funds must be used strictly for business operations, the guardian must prevent willful default, and the property cannot be sold without separate court order. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.