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

Section 122 requires acceptance 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,…

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

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Section 122 requires acceptance 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

The gift requires timely acceptance by or on behalf of the donee.

Option B

Section 122 expressly makes the gift void if the donee dies before acceptance.

Option C

Section 122 provides for voidness, with no partial gift on these facts.

Option D

Acceptance by heirs after the donee's death cannot cure the lack of timely acceptance.

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