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Assuming section 123 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, applies, how must a gift of immovable…

For an ordinary gift of immovable property, section 123 requires a registered instrument signed by or on behalf of the donor and attested by at least two witnesses. Section…

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Assuming section 123 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, applies, how must a gift of immovable property be made?

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For an ordinary gift of immovable property, section 123 requires a registered instrument signed by or on behalf of the donor and attested by at least two witnesses.

Section 122 separately requires a voluntary transfer without consideration and acceptance while the donor is alive and still capable of giving.

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Option A

Section 123 allows delivery as a mode for a gift of movable property.

Option B

An ordinary gift of immovable property requires registration as well as signature and attestation.

Option C

Section 123 requires at least two attesting witnesses.

Option D

This combines the statutory requirements of registration, signature and attestation.

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