Section 118 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 – “Exchange” defined

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Section 118: “Exchange” defined

When two persons mutually transfer the ownership of one thing for the ownership of another neither thing or both things being money only, the transaction is called an “exchange”. A transfer of property in completion of an exchange can be made only in manner provided for the transfer of such property by sale.]

Source: official text of The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882.