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    Under which Section of the Evidence Act is a tenant of immovable property estopped from denying the title of the landlord to that property?
    Question

    Under which Section of the Evidence Act is a tenant of immovable property estopped from denying the title of the landlord to that property?

    A.

    Section 115

    B.

    Section 116

    C.

    Section 117

    D.

    None of the above

    Correct option is B


    The correct answer is (b) Section 116. Section 116 of the Indian Evidence Act deals with the doctrine of estoppel between landlord and tenant. This section states that a tenant is estopped from denying the title of the landlord who let them into possession of the property.
    Information Booster:
    Section 116, Indian Evidence Act: This section enshrines the principle that a tenant cannot challenge the title of the landlord as long as they remain in possession under the tenancy. This principle prevents tenants from disputing the landlord's ownership after having accepted it at the commencement of the tenancy.
    Additional Knowledge:
    · Estoppel in Tenancy: Estoppel prevents tenants from questioning the legitimacy of the landlord's title during the period of tenancy.
    · Protection of Landlord’s Title: This principle protects the rights and titles of landlords against unwarranted disputes from tenants.

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