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Which section of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with a condition restraining alienation?

Section 10 generally invalidates an absolute restraint on disposing of the transferred interest. It makes an exception for a lease condition benefiting the lessor or those…

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Which section of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with a condition restraining alienation?

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Section 10 generally invalidates an absolute restraint on disposing of the transferred interest. It makes an exception for a lease condition benefiting the lessor or those claiming under the lessor. Its proviso also allows a transfer to or for the benefit of a woman other than a Hindu, Muhammadan or Buddhist on terms restricting her power during marriage to transfer or charge the property or her beneficial interest.

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Section 10 governs conditions restraining alienation.

Option B

Section 9 deals with when a transfer may be made orally.

Option C

Section 8 concerns the operation of a transfer and the incidents that pass.

Option D

Section 7 concerns who is competent to transfer property.

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