By IndiaHub 
A father may sell ancestral property only in cases of legal necessity, such as medical expenses, debts, or education costs, and sometimes this may need court approval. If the property belongs to minor children, he can sell it as their guardian, but only with the court’s permission. The Supreme Court in 2010 made it clear that no coparcener can sell ancestral property without the consent of others. These safeguards are meant to protect the rights of all family members.