Where Muslim personal law governs an oral hiba, which of these is unnecessary to complete the gift?
A valid oral hiba requires declaration, acceptance and delivery of possession. The Supreme Court confirmed that a writing and registration are unnecessary for an otherwise…
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Where Muslim personal law governs an oral hiba, which of these is unnecessary to complete the gift?
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Correct answer D
A valid oral hiba requires declaration, acceptance and delivery of possession. The Supreme Court confirmed that a writing and registration are unnecessary for an otherwise completed oral hiba.
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Option A
The donor must declare the gift.
Option B
The donee or someone acting for the donee must accept the gift.
Option C
The donor must deliver possession in the way the circumstances and the law require.
Option D
An oral hiba can be complete without a written and registered instrument if the three substantive requirements are met.
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