Gift to several, of whom one does not accept
Section 125 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with gift to several, of whom one does not accept. A gift of a thing to two or more donees, of whom one does not accept it, is void as to the interest which he would have taken had he accepted. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1882.
A gift of a thing to two or more donees, of whom one does not accept it, is void as to the interest which he would have taken had he accepted.
Section 125, The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Act 4 of 1882).
Questions about Section 125
What does Section 125 of the Transfer of Property Act deal with?
Section 125 of the Transfer of Property Act is headed "Gift to several, of whom one does not accept". A gift of a thing to two or more donees, of whom one does not accept it, is void as to the interest which he would have taken had he accepted.
How do I find court cases under Section 125 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 125, section 125 TP Act, section 125 of the Transfer of Property Act. People searching for it also type tampa 125. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 125 of the Transfer of Property Act come into force?
Section 125 of the Transfer of Property Act, cited as TP Act 125, 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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