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Under section 123 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, can a Hindu owner complete an ordinary gift of…

For an ordinary gift of immovable property, the instrument must be registered, signed by or on behalf of the donor and attested by at least two witnesses. Delivery or…

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Under section 123 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, can a Hindu owner complete an ordinary gift of immovable property by an oral declaration?

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For an ordinary gift of immovable property, the instrument must be registered, signed by or on behalf of the donor and attested by at least two witnesses. Delivery or acceptance alone does not satisfy these formalities.

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Option A

Delivery alone does not replace the form prescribed for immovable property.

Option B

Section 123 requires registration, signature by or on behalf of the donor, and attestation by at least two witnesses.

Option C

Acceptance is needed for a gift but does not dispense with section 123 formalities.

Option D

A signed instrument must also be registered and attested as prescribed.

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