CPC · Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Section 64 CPC

Private alienation of property after attachment to be void

Procedure & effect

1[(1)] Where an attachment has been made, any private transfer or delivery of the property attached or of any interest therein and any payment to the judgment-debtor of any debt, dividend or other monies contrary to such attachment, shall be void as against all claims enforceable under the attachment.

2[(2) Nothing in this section shall apply to any private transfer or delivery of the property attached or of any interest therein, made in pursuance of any contract for such transfer or delivery entered into and registered before the attachment.]

Explanation.For the purpose of this section, claims enforceable under an attachment include claims for the rateable distribution of assets.

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FAQ — Section 64 CPC

Section 64 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) deals with “Private alienation of property after attachment to be void”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

1[(1)] Where an attachment has been made, any private transfer or delivery of the property attached or of any interest therein and any payment to the judgment-debtor of any debt, dividend or other monies contrary to such attachment, shall be void as against all claims enforceable under the attachment. 2[(2) Nothing in this section shall apply to any private transfer or delivery of the property attached or of any interest therein, made in pursuance of any contract for such transfer or delivery e

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