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Which provision of the Indian Easements Act, 1882 deals with extinction of a useless easement?

Section 42 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882 extinguishes an easement when it becomes incapable of benefiting the dominant owner at any time or in any circumstances. Section…

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Which provision of the Indian Easements Act, 1882 deals with extinction of a useless easement?

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Section 42 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882 extinguishes an easement when it becomes incapable of benefiting the dominant owner at any time or in any circumstances. Section 43 concerns extinction through a permanent change to the dominant heritage, Section 32 concerns enjoyment without disturbance, and Section 12 identifies who may acquire an easement.

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Section 43 concerns a permanent change in the dominant heritage.

Option B

Section 42 governs extinction when an easement can no longer benefit the dominant owner under any circumstances.

Option C

Section 32 concerns the right to enjoy an easement without disturbance.

Option D

Section 12 identifies who may acquire an easement.

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