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As of 7 November 2026, under section 122 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, what is the effect if…

Section 122 expressly provides that a gift is void if the donee dies before acceptance. Acceptance by or on behalf of the donee is an essential element of the statutory gift.

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As of 7 November 2026, under section 122 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, what is the effect if the donee dies before acceptance of the gift?

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Section 122 expressly provides that a gift is void if the donee dies before acceptance. Acceptance by or on behalf of the donee is an essential element of the statutory gift.

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Option A

Void is the express section 122 consequence.

Option B

Voidable is not the statutory consequence of death before acceptance.

Option C

Valid contradicts the express consequence of death before acceptance.

Option D

The express statutory consequence is offered, so the catch-all fails.

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