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Under section 124 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, what is the effect of including future…

Section 124 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 makes a gift comprising both existing and future property void as to the future property. The existing-property part can…

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Under section 124 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, what is the effect of including future property together with existing property in an otherwise valid gift?

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Section 124 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 makes a gift comprising both existing and future property void as to the future property.

The existing-property part can take effect if the gift otherwise satisfies the applicable requirements.

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Option A

Section 124 limits the invalidity to the future property.

Option B

Section 124 declares partial invalidity. It does not make the whole gift voidable.

Option C

Section 124 makes the gift void as to the future property.

Option D

The future property cannot pass by the gift under section 124.

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