The Transfer of Property Act ,1882

This Commentary on the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 offers a comprehensive, clause-by-clause exposition of India’s principal conveyancing statute, integrating statutory text with authoritative case law, practical drafting guidance and policy context. Each chapter begins with the statute provision, followed by plain-language explanation, the doctrinal basis, notable judicial decisions (with concise headnotes), drafting implications and recommended sample clauses for sale, mortgage, lease, gift, charge and actionable claims. The commentary highlights recurring interpretive issues—like rights of unborn, part performance, priority of charges, and doctrine of lis pendens—and provides checklists for due diligence, registration requirements, and stamp law considerations. Appendices include model conveyance instruments, redlined precedents, a chronology of landmark cases, and a quick-reference index of sections commonly cited in litigation. Designed for both rigorous academic study and day-to-day practice, this edition guides readers from statutory reading to courtroom argument and transactional drafting, reducing risk and saving research time. Clear cross-references, section maps and a practitioner’s toolkit make the book a go-to resource for conveyancers, litigators and students seeking dependable, easily actionable analysis.