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In Section 3 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 “instrument” is defined as -

Section 3 states its definitions subject to a repugnant subject or context. The definition of instrument expressly uses the non-testamentary category. The definition…

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In Section 3 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 “instrument” is defined as -

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Section 3 states its definitions subject to a repugnant subject or context.

The definition of instrument expressly uses the non-testamentary category.

The definition contains no closed list of transactions.

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Option A

Section 3 defines an instrument as a non-testamentary instrument, subject to its context qualification.

Option B

The statutory definition excludes testamentary instruments.

Option C

Testamentary instruments are outside the stated definition.

Option D

The definition does not restrict instruments to documents effecting these four named transactions.

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