Reviewed case brief
K Balakrishnan v K Kamalam
(2004) 1 SCC 681
Gift deed registered by donor is incomplete without donee's acceptance. Acceptance can be express or implied from conduct — mutation, payment of taxes, or exercise of ownership.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 2004
- Subjects
- Property Law
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-30
Rule established
Acceptance by donee is essential for valid gift; acceptance can be implied from conduct (mutation, possession, tax payment)
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
(2004) 1 SCC 681
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