Under which section of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 is transfer of property defined?
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Under which section of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 is transfer of property defined?
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Answer and explanation
Section 5 defines transfer of property as an act by which a living person conveys property, in present or future, to one or more other living persons, or to himself, or to himself and others. Living person includes a company, association or body of individuals. Sections 6–8 concern transferable property, competency and operation respectively.
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