Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Section 115

Effect of contract to transfer for consideration a share in land held by a person subject to any legal disability

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 115 TPA

Provision: Section 115 of TPA
Act: Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Classification: property
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 115 of TPA say?

Where a contract is made with a person competent to transfer for consideration a share in land held by a person subject to any legal disability, such contract does not operate to create any estate or interest in the land, but it may operate as a contract to convey any right or interest in or over such land which the party contracting to sell is competent to dispose of, and the other party thereto is either a purchaser or a transferee of such right or interest.

Indian StandardSection 115, Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Bluebook (21st ed.)Transfer of Property Act, 1882, § 115 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 115 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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Common Questions about Section 115 TPA

What is Section 115 of TPA?

Section 115 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) defines and regulates "Effect of contract to transfer for consideration a share in land held by a person subject to any legal disability". The section states: Where a contract is made with a person competent to transfer for consideration a share in land held by a person subject to any legal disability, such contract does not operate to c...

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