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Which provision of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, preserves the rules of Muslim law on gifts from…

Section 129 saves the rules of Muslim law. Where those rules govern a gift, the general registered-instrument requirement for an immovable-property gift under section 123…

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Which provision of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, preserves the rules of Muslim law on gifts from the operation of its gifts chapter?

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Section 129 saves the rules of Muslim law. Where those rules govern a gift, the general registered-instrument requirement for an immovable-property gift under section 123 does not displace them.

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Option A

Section 126 concerns when a gift may be suspended or revoked.

Option B

Section 127 concerns onerous gifts.

Option C

Section 128 deals with the liability of a universal donee.

Option D

Section 129 expressly preserves the rules of Muslim law.

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