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A gives Rs. 1,00,000 to B and, with B's assent, reserves the right to take back Rs. 10,000 whenever A…

Section 126 invalidates a gift to the extent that revocation depends merely on the donor's will. Its illustration uses this reservation and leaves the unreserved Rs. 90,000…

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A gives Rs. 1,00,000 to B and, with B's assent, reserves the right to take back Rs. 10,000 whenever A chooses. Under section 126 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, what is the effect of the reservation?

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Section 126 invalidates a gift to the extent that revocation depends merely on the donor's will.

Its illustration uses this reservation and leaves the unreserved Rs. 90,000 valid.

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Option A

The statutory illustration leaves the unreserved portion intact.

Option B

The reserved part is void under section 126 rather than voidable at B's election.

Option C

Section 127 concerns gifts with burdens. The stated issue is revocation at the donor's will under section 126.

Option D

The reservation invalidates the Rs. 10,000 portion. Subtraction leaves a valid Rs. 90,000 gift.

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