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Under section 122 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, what happens if the donee dies before the gift…

A gift must be accepted by or on behalf of the donee during the donor’s lifetime and while the donor remains capable of giving. If the donee dies before acceptance, section…

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Under section 122 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, what happens if the donee dies before the gift is accepted?

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A gift must be accepted by or on behalf of the donee during the donor’s lifetime and while the donor remains capable of giving. If the donee dies before acceptance, section 122 makes the gift void.

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Option A

Death before acceptance defeats the gift under section 122.

Option B

Section 122 expressly declares the gift void in these circumstances.

Option C

The section does not reduce the gift. It renders the gift void.

Option D

Section 122 fixes the legal effect once death before acceptance is established.

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