Under section 122 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, what is the effect if the donee dies before a…

Section 122 requires acceptance by or on behalf of the donee. If the donee dies before acceptance, the gift is void.

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Under section 122 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, what is the effect if the donee dies before a gift is accepted by or on behalf of the donee?

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Correct answer C

Section 122 requires acceptance by or on behalf of the donee.

If the donee dies before acceptance, the gift is void.

Option A

Acceptance is required. The donee's death before acceptance prevents a valid gift.

Option B

The statute makes the gift void without requiring a later election to avoid it.

Option C

Section 122 expressly makes the gift void in this situation.

Option D

The heirs' later acceptance cannot revive a gift that is void because of the donee's death.