Section 27 TPA Explained: Definition of "mortgage" and "transfer of property" in certain cases | Nyaya

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What does Section 27 of TPA say?

Where, by a contract, a person transfers, or agrees to transfer, to another person, any property of which the transferor is, as such, absolutely entitled, without delivering possession of the property to the transferee, the transfer is called a "mortgage" of that property. The transfer of such property is called a "transfer of property by mortgage". Where, by a contract, a person transfers, or agrees to transfer, to another person, any property of which the transferor is, as such, entitled to absolute ownership, but is prevented from delivering possession of the property to the transferee, the transfer is called a "mortgage" of that property. The transfer of such property is called a "transfer of property by mortgage".

Indian StandardSection 27, Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Bluebook (21st ed.)Transfer of Property Act, 1882, § 27 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 27 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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What is Section 27 of TPA?

Section 27 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) defines and regulates "Definition of "mortgage" and "transfer of property" in certain cases". The section states: Where, by a contract, a person transfers, or agrees to transfer, to another person, any property of which the transferor is, as such, absolutely entitled, without delivering posses...

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