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The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Right of party deprived of thing received in exchange

In force From 01 Jul 1882 Act 4 of 1882 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 1882 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 17 Feb 1882 In force 01 Jul 1882

Section 119 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with right of party deprived of thing received in exchange. If any party to an exchange or any person claiming through or under such party is by reason of any defect in the title of the other party deprived of the thing or any part of the thing received by him in exchange, then, unless a contrary intention appears from the terms of the exchange, such other p The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1882.

1[119. Right of party deprived of thing received in exchange-- If any party to an exchange or any person claiming through or under such party is by reason of any defect in the title of the other party deprived of the thing or any part of the thing received by him in exchange, then, unless a contrary intention appears from the terms of the exchange, such other party is liable to him or any person claiming through or under him for loss caused thereby, or at the option of the person so deprived, for the return of the thing transferred, if still in the possession of such other party or his legal representative or a transferee from h im without consideration.]

Section 119, The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Act 4 of 1882).

Questions about Section 119

What does Section 119 of the Transfer of Property Act deal with?

Section 119 of the Transfer of Property Act is headed "Right of party deprived of thing received in exchange". [119. Right of party deprived of thing received in exchange-- If any party to an exchange or any person claiming through or under such party is by reason of any defect in the title of the other party deprived of the thing or any part of the thing received by him in exchange, then, unless a contrary

How do I find court cases under Section 119 of the Transfer of Property 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: TP Act 119, section 119 TP Act, section 119 of the Transfer of Property Act. People searching for it also type tampa 119 degrees. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 119 of the Transfer of Property Act come into force?

Section 119 of the Transfer of Property Act, cited as TP Act 119, came into force on 01 Jul 1882, having been enacted on 17 Feb 1882. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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