Grantor's duty not to render property unsafe
Section 58 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882 deals with grantor's duty not to render property unsafe. The grantor of a license is bound not to do anything likely to render the property affected by the license dangerous to the person or property of the licensee. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1872.
The grantor of a license is bound not to do anything likely to render the property affected by the license dangerous to the person or property of the licensee.
Section 58, The Indian Easements Act, 1882 (Act 5 of 1882).
Questions about Section 58
What does Section 58 of the Indian Easements Act deal with?
Section 58 of the Indian Easements Act is headed "Grantor's duty not to render property unsafe". The grantor of a license is bound not to do anything likely to render the property affected by the license dangerous to the person or property of the licensee.
How do I find court cases under Section 58 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 58, section 58 Indian Easements Act 1882, section 58 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 58 of the Indian Easements Act come into force?
Section 58 of the Indian Easements Act, cited as Indian Easements Act 1882 58, 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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