New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said a gift (hiba) under Mohammedan Law does not require a written document to be valid.

The court said there are three essential conditions for an oral gift — a clear manifestation of the wish to give on the part of the donor, an acceptance of the gift by the donee and the taking of possession of the subject-matter of the gift by the donee, either actually or constructively.

A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and S V N Bhatti said an oral gift that fulfils the three essential requisites is complete and irrevocable. Show Full Article

“A gift under Mohammedan Law does not require a written document to be valid. The mere fact that a gift is reduced to writing does not change its nature or character. A written document recording the

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