Transfer of Property Act, 1882 As amended by The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019

This edition of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Act 4 of 1882, dated 17-2-1882), updated with all amendments including those introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) and notifications vide SO 2889(E), serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for law students, legal practitioners, property consultants, and professionals engaged in real estate and commercial transactions.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and legal referencing. It includes all current provisions of the Transfer of Property Act, ensuring complete alignment with present legislative frameworks and practical applicability in matters relating to property transfer and rights in immovable property.

The content spans the full scope of the Transfer of Property Act, including:

• Definitions and scope of applicability

• Transfer of property by act of parties

• Transfers to and by companies, associations, and bodies of individuals

• Rules relating to conditional transfers and vested/reversionary interests

• Provisions relating to transfer for the benefit of an unborn person

• Transfer by ostensible owners and rules on fraud prevention

• Mortgage law—including creation, types, rights, and redemption

• Leases of immovable property—rights, liabilities, and termination

• Exchange, gift, and actionable claims

• Charges and priorities among creditors

• Provisions related to notices, registration, and enforceability of transfers

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Law students preparing for university exams and competitive examinations

• Lawyers and property law practitioners

• Real estate professionals and consultants advising on property transactions

• Corporate legal departments handling property-related matters

• Academicians and researchers requiring an authoritative legislative source

Whether for academic study, professional practice, or compliance verification, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, as it applies in 2025.