What is the time limit for challenging a gift deed?

A gift deed has a limitation period of 3 years, meaning if no acceptance has been within 3 years of the completion of the registration instrument.

Can gift deed be challenged after 10 years?

The gift deed can certainly be questioned in the court of law by filling a suit for such declaration. However, it will be challenged only if you are able to establish that the execution of the deed was not as per the wish of the donor or was executed under misrepresentation, fraud etc.

Can a gifted property be challenged?

Yes. A Gift deed being an instrument for transferring the rights in the property can be challenged in India. Gift: A gift is a gratuitous transfer of property by a donor to a donee voluntarily.

When can a gift deed be revoked?

The gift deed can be revoked at any time in the life time of the donor. If the gift deed registered and stamp duty is paid then the gift deed can be set aside only with the consent of the court.

Can siblings challenge gift deed?

Under section 17 of the Indian Registration Act, 1908, the “instruments of gift of immovable property” is a document that needs to be compulsorily registered. Thus, if the gift deed is not registered, it can be challenged by your siblings.

Can gift deed be challenged after 25 years?

Gifts are governed by the Indian Contract Act, 1872. The law provides that any gift that is made and accepted by the donee, is final and cannot be revoked later on.

Can you contest a deed of gift?

Remember that once a gift deed has been executed in favour of a recipient you’ll have no legal right to cancel or revoke the deed unless there is a specific clause stated within the deed itself.

How do I revoke a deed of gift?

An irrevocable deed of gift may be revoked on the ground of gross ingratitude, only on an Order made by a competent court, in an action filed by the donor of such deed against the donee to have the said deed revoked.

How do I revoke a gift deed?

A gift deed can be suspended or revoked either by a mutual consent of the donor and the donee or by rescinding the contract between the two parties. If the donor and the donee mutually agree on revocation of the gift deed, then it will stand suspended.