VidhiSangh

Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Section 20: When unborn person acquires vested interest on transfer for his benefit

Chapter II — Of Transfers of Property by Act of Parties

20. 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 bi rth.

Source: official text of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882.