Transfer of Property Act, 1882
26. Fulfillment of condition precedent
Where the terms of a transfer of property impose a condition to
be fulfilled before a person can take an interest in the property, the
condition shall be deemed to have been fulfilled if it has been substantially
complied with.
Illustrations
(a) A transfers Rs. 5000 to B on condition that he shall marry
with the consent of C, D and E. E dies. B marries with the consent of C and D.
B is deemed to have fulfilled the condition.
(b) A transfers Rs. 5000 to B on condition that he shall marry
with the consent of C, D and E. B marries without the consent of C, D and E,
but obtains their consent after the marriage. B has not fulfilled the
condition.