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Section 129 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 preserves gift rules of which system of personal law?

Chapter VII concerns gifts. Section 129 preserves rules of Muslim law applicable to gifts. It also separately saves gifts of movable property made in contemplation of death.

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Section 129 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 preserves gift rules of which system of personal law?

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Chapter VII concerns gifts. Section 129 preserves rules of Muslim law applicable to gifts.

It also separately saves gifts of movable property made in contemplation of death.

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Option A

The personal-law saving in section 129 does not name Christian law.

Option B

The personal-law saving in section 129 does not name Parsi law.

Option C

Section 129 preserves rules of Muslim law governing gifts. The statutory wording uses the term Muhammadan law.

Option D

The personal-law saving in section 129 does not name Hindu law.

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