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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 expressly makes the gift void if the donee dies before acceptance. Section 122 declares the gift void. Its effect is immediate under the provision.

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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?

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Section 122 expressly makes the gift void if the donee dies before acceptance. Section 122 declares the gift void. Its effect is immediate under the provision.

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Option A

Section 122 declares the gift void. Its effect is immediate under the provision.

Option B

The donee’s death before acceptance prevents a valid gift under section 122.

Option C

Section 122 describes the gift as void. It imposes no separate prohibition or penalty for these facts.

Option D

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

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