Extinction of accessory rights
Section 48 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882 deals with extinction of accessory rights. When an easement is extinguished, the rights (if any) accessory thereto are also extinguished. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1872.
When an easement is extinguished, the rights (if any) accessory thereto are also extinguished.
Illustration
A has an easement to draw water from B's well. As accessory thereto, he has a right of way over B's land to and from the well. The easement to draw water is extinguished under section 47. The right of way is also extinguished.
Section 48, The Indian Easements Act, 1882 (Act 5 of 1882).
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Questions about Section 48
What does Section 48 of the Indian Easements Act deal with?
Section 48 of the Indian Easements Act is headed "Extinction of accessory rights". When an easement is extinguished, the rights (if any) accessory thereto are also extinguished.
How do I find court cases under Section 48 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 48, section 48 Indian Easements Act 1882, section 48 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 48 of the Indian Easements Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 47 (Extinction by non-enjoyment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 48 of the Indian Easements Act come into force?
Section 48 of the Indian Easements Act, cited as Indian Easements Act 1882 48, 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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