Under the provision of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the unborn person acquires vested interest on transfer for his benefit:

Option A: upon his birth

Option B: 7 days after his birth

Option C: 12 days after his birth

Option D: no such provision is made

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Section 20 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 provides that where, on a transfer of property, an interest therein is created for the benefit of a person not then living, he acquires upon his birth, unless a contrary intention appear from the terms of the transfer, a vested interest, although he may not be entitled to the enjoyment thereof immediately on his birth.

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