Transfer of Property Act, 1882 · Chapter II: Of Transfers of Property by Act of Parties
Section 20: When unborn person acquires vested interest on transfer for his benef it
In plain words
When an interest is created for a person not yet born, they get a vested interest on birth, even if they cannot enjoy it at once, unless the transfer shows a contrary intention.
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Official text
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 birth.
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