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Under Section 123 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, for the purpose of making a gift of immovable…

For a gift of immovable property governed by Section 123, the donor or a person acting on the donor's behalf must sign a registered instrument, and at least two witnesses…

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Under Section 123 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, for the purpose of making a gift of immovable property, the transfer must be effected by

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For a gift of immovable property governed by Section 123, the donor or a person acting on the donor's behalf must sign a registered instrument, and at least two witnesses must attest it. Delivery alone is a method the section provides for movable gifts. Section 129 separately preserves rules of Muslim law.

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Option A

Section 123 requires at least two attesting witnesses.

Option B

Section 123 requires registration of the instrument.

Option C

The donor or someone acting on the donor's behalf must sign the instrument.

Option D

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

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