Mera Samvidhaan All of Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Chapter II · Of Transfers of Property by Act of Parties

26Fulfilment of condition precedent.

Section 26 · Chapter II · (A) Transfer of Property, whether moveable or immoveable · page 13 of the Act

Where the terms of a transfer of property impose a condition to be fulfilled before a person can take an interest in the property, the condition shall be deemed to have been fulfilled if it has been substantially complied with.

Illustrations

(a) A transfers Rs. 5,000 to B on condition that he shall marry with the consent of C, D, and E. E dies. B marries with the consent of C and D. B is deemed to have fulfilled the condition.

(b) A transfers Rs. 5,000 to B on condition that he shall marry with the consent of C, D and E. B marries without the consent of C, D and E, but obtains their consent after the marriage. B has not fulfilled the condition.

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