Digest on The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 by D. U. Mulla (2025 Edition) is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work on the law governing property transfer in India. Revered for its clarity, scholarly precision, and exhaustive case analysis, this digest presents the entire framework of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 in a systematic and easily accessible manner.
The 2025 Edition has been meticulously updated to include the latest amendments, judicial interpretations, and key rulings of the Supreme Court and various High Courts, making it an indispensable reference for lawyers, judges, academics, and students alike.
🔍 Key Features:
📘 Section-wise Digest:
Provides a comprehensive, section-by-section analysis of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, including cross-references, illustrations, and case law interpretations.⚖️ Latest Case Law Coverage:
Incorporates all major judgments delivered up to 2025 by the Supreme Court and High Courts, interpreting core provisions such as transferability, conditional transfers, vested and contingent interests, and doctrine of part performance.🧾 Practical Commentary:
Explains complex legal doctrines in simple and precise language, making the law accessible to practitioners and scholars alike.💡 Comparative and Historical Insights:
Traces the evolution of property law in India, linking key provisions with corresponding principles from English equity and common law jurisprudence.🏛️ Covers Key Doctrines:
Includes detailed discussions on—Transfer to unborn persons
Doctrine of election
Conditional transfers
Lis pendens
Part performance
Fraudulent transfers
Rights and liabilities of buyers and sellers
Mortgages, leases, gifts, and actionable claims
📊 Exhaustive Cross-references:
Provides cross-references to related statutes such as the Registration Act, 1908, Indian Contract Act, 1872, and Specific Relief Act, 1963, ensuring holistic understanding.📚 Ready Reference for Practice & Research:
Includes topic-based indexing, analytical tables, and case digests for quick navigation and efficient legal research.🧠 Academic and Professional Utility:
Designed for both academic study and practical courtroom use, this work remains a trusted legal companion for over a century.
📘 Coverage Highlights:
Part I – General Principles of Transfer
Meaning, scope, and applicability of the Act
Transfer by act of parties and operation of law
Interest and ownership — vested and contingent interests
Conditions restraining alienation
Part II – Specific Transfers
Mortgages and charges
Leases of immovable property
Exchanges and gifts
Actionable claims
Part III – Doctrines & Judicial Principles
Doctrine of notice and bona fide purchaser
Doctrine of lis pendens
Part performance and estoppel
Election and apportionment
Transfer to unborn person
Part IV – Judicial Digest
Supreme Court and High Court rulings (1950–2025)
Comparative notes with English and American property laws
Interpretation trends and evolving principles
🎯 Recommended For:
Judges & Lawyers: A ready reference for courtroom arguments and legal drafting.
Law Professors & Students: Ideal for deep study of property law and for use in LL.B./LL.M. courses.
Researchers & Scholars: A detailed source for jurisprudential and legislative evolution in property law.
Law Libraries & Institutions: An essential addition for comprehensive legal collections.
⭐ Why This Edition?
Authored by D. U. Mulla, one of India’s most respected jurists in property and civil law.
Updated and revised by Vinod Publications (P) Ltd. (2025 Edition) to include the latest judicial and legislative developments.
Continues Mulla’s century-long legacy of clarity, precision, and scholarly integrity.
📚 Digest on The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (2025 Edition) by D. U. Mulla, published by Vinod Publications (P) Ltd., remains the definitive and most trusted reference on Indian property law—blending classical legal thought with contemporary judicial insight for today’s legal practitioners and scholars.
