Extinction on expiration of limited period or happening of dissolving condition
Section 40 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882 deals with extinction on expiration of limited period or happening of dissolving condition. An easement is extinguished where it has been imposed for a limited period, or acquired on condition that it shall become void on the performance or non-performance of a specified act, and the period expires or the condition is fulfilled. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1872.
An easement is extinguished where it has been imposed for a limited period, or acquired on condition that it shall become void on the performance or non-performance of a specified act, and the period expires or the condition is fulfilled.
Section 40, The Indian Easements Act, 1882 (Act 5 of 1882).
Questions about Section 40
What does Section 40 of the Indian Easements Act deal with?
Section 40 of the Indian Easements Act is headed "Extinction on expiration of limited period or happening of dissolving condition". An easement is extinguished where it has been imposed for a limited period, or acquired on condition that it shall become void on the performance or non-performance of a specified act, and the period expires or the condition is fulfilled.
How do I find court cases under Section 40 of the Indian Easements Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Indian Easements Act 1882 40, section 40 Indian Easements Act 1882, section 40 of the Indian Easements Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 40 of the Indian Easements Act come into force?
Section 40 of the Indian Easements Act, cited as Indian Easements Act 1882 40, came into force on 01 Jul 1872, having been enacted on 17 Feb 1882. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 13. Easements of necessity and quasi easements1090 words
- 7. Easements restrictive of certain rights595 words
- 15. Acquisition by prescription592 words
- 4. "Easement" defined428 words
- 47. Extinction by non-enjoyment408 words
- 24. Right to do acts to secure enjoyment358 words
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