The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

This edition of The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Act 4 of 1882, dated 17-2-1882), updated with amendments introduced by The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019, dated 9-8-2019, effective from 31-10-2019, vide S.O. 2889(E), dated 9-8-2019), provides the complete statutory framework regulating the transfer of immovable property in India.

Published as a bare act without notes, this edition presents the exact legislative text in its unaltered form, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and statutory authority for academic, professional, and examination purposes. The Act defines and governs transfers of property through sale, mortgage, lease, exchange, gift, and actionable claims, while laying down general principles relating to property rights, priorities, and conditions of transfer.

Updated for the year 2026, this edition is particularly useful for:
• Aspirants of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), conducted by the Bar Council of India
• Law students and academicians studying property and contract law
• Practicing advocates dealing with real estate, property disputes, and contractual transfers
• Judges and legal officers interpreting and applying property law in judicial proceedings
• Researchers and policymakers analyzing the evolution of property law in India

By presenting the statutory provisions in their pure legislative form, this edition ensures legislative authenticity and practical applicability, making it indispensable for examination preparation, academic research, and professional practice in property law.