Indian Easements Act, 1882 · Chapter V: The Extinction, Suspension and Revival of Easements
Section 48: Extinction of accessory rights
When an easement is extinguished, the rights (if any) accessory thereto are also extinguished.
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A has an easement to draw water from B's well. As accessory thereto, he has a right of way over B's land to and from the well. The easement to draw water is extinguished under section 47. The right of way is also extinguished.
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