Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Section 96

Effect of contract to transfer for consideration other property than intended to be transferred

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 96 TPA

Provision: Section 96 of TPA
Act: Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Classification: property
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 96 of TPA say?

Where a contract is made with a person as a consideration for the transfer of property to him, and it is thereby agreed that some other property is to be transferred as the consideration for such transfer, such contract is void, unless the property agreed to be transferred as a consideration for such transfer is actually transferred, or the consideration for such transfer is actually paid, or there is some other good consideration for the contract.

Indian StandardSection 96, Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Bluebook (21st ed.)Transfer of Property Act, 1882, § 96 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 96 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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Common Questions about Section 96 TPA

What is Section 96 of TPA?

Section 96 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) defines and regulates "Effect of contract to transfer for consideration other property than intended to be transferred". The section states: Where a contract is made with a person as a consideration for the transfer of property to him, and it is thereby agreed that some other property is to be transferred as the conside...

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