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The Indian Easements Act, 1882

Extinction by destruction of either heritage

In force From 01 Jul 1872 Act 5 of 1882 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 5 of 1882 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 17 Feb 1882 In force 01 Jul 1872 Cited by 1 provision

Section 45 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882 deals with extinction by destruction of either heritage. An easement is extinguished when either the dominant or the servient heritage is completely destroyed. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1872.

An easement is extinguished when either the dominant or the servient heritage is completely destroyed.

Illustration

A has a right of way over a road running along the foot of a sea-cliff. The road is washed away by a permanent encroachment of the sea. A’s easement is extinguished.

Section 45, The Indian Easements Act, 1882 (Act 5 of 1882).

Cross-references

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 51 Revival of easements

Questions about Section 45

What does Section 45 of the Indian Easements Act deal with?

Section 45 of the Indian Easements Act is headed "Extinction by destruction of either heritage". An easement is extinguished when either the dominant or the servient heritage is completely destroyed.

How do I find court cases under Section 45 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 45, section 45 Indian Easements Act 1882, section 45 of the Indian Easements Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 45 of the Indian Easements Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 45 of the Indian Easements Act come into force?

Section 45 of the Indian Easements Act, cited as Indian Easements Act 1882 45, 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.

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