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  1. Definition and Nature<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Marz-ul-Maut<\/strong> (Arabic: Marz<\/em> = Malady; Maut<\/em> = Death) refers to a gift made by a Muslim while under the immediate apprehension of death. In Islamic jurisprudence, it is a hybrid legal concept<\/strong>: It is legally a gift because ownership passes during the donor\u2019s lifetime through delivery of possession, but Islamic law subjects it to restrictions similar to a will because it is made in contemplation of death.<\/p>\n

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    1. Essential Conditions for Marz-ul-Maut<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      For a transaction to be classified as a death-bed gift, the following criteria must be met:<\/p>\n

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      • Proximate Danger of Death:<\/strong> There must be a preponderance of apprehension that death is imminent.<\/li>\n
      • Subjective Apprehension:<\/strong> There must be a serious apprehension of death arising from illness or peril, judged from both the donor\u2019s condition and surrounding circumstances. Mere old age or a long-term chronic illness (like stable TB or diabetes) does not qualify unless it takes a sudden, fatal turn.<\/li>\n
      • External Indicia:<\/strong> There must be physical signs of incapacity, such as the inability to perform ordinary avocations (e.g., standing for prayers).<\/li>\n
      • Resultant Death:<\/strong> The donor must actually die from that specific illness. If the donor recovers, the transaction is treated as a regular Hiba<\/em> (inter vivos gift) and is not subject to testamentary restrictions. For it to remain a valid Hiba<\/em> after recovery, the initial “delivery of possession” must have been complete and unconditional. If the donor intended the gift only<\/em> because they were dying, some jurists argue it might require a fresh declaration or could be seen as revoked by the recovery itself.<\/li>\n
      • Delivery of Possession:<\/strong> Like any Islamic gift, the physical or constructive possession of the property must be handed over to the donee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3. Differences between Hiba, Wasiyat, & Marz-<\/strong>ul-Maut<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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        Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Hiba (Gift)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Wasiyat (Will)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Marz\u2011ul\u2011Maut (Death\u2011Bed Gift)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Timing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Made during the donor\u2019s lifetime<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Takes effect after the donor\u2019s death<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Made when death is imminent<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Limit of Transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        No limit on property given<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Restricted to one\u2011third of net assets<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Restricted to one\u2011third without heirs\u2019 consent<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Heir Consent<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Not required<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Required if exceeding one\u2011third<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Required even within one\u2011third (Sunni Law)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Revocability<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Generally irrevocable once possession is delivered<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Revocable until death<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Revocable if donor recovers from illness<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Legal Nature<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Inter vivos gift (transfer during life)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Testamentary disposition (transfer after death)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Hybrid of gift and will (motivated by fear of death)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        \u00a04. <\/strong>Legal Consequences and Restrictions<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Since Marz\u2011ul\u2011Maut operates as a testamentary act, it naturally attracts two key restrictions under Shariat law:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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        Restriction<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Rule<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        The “One-Third” Rule<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        The gift cannot exceed 1\/3rd<\/strong> of the donor’s net assets (after funeral expenses and debts) unless the other heirs consent after the donor’s death.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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        Consent of Heirs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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        Sunni (Hanafi) Law:<\/strong> A gift to an heir is invalid regardless of the amount, unless other heirs consent. In Sunni Law<\/strong>, the consent of heirs must be obtained after<\/strong> the death of the donor. Consent given while the donor is still alive is generally not binding.<\/p>\n

        Shia Law:<\/strong> A gift to an heir is valid up to 1\/3rd without consent.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        \u00a05. <\/strong>Impact on Other Legal Acts<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Marz-ul-Maut extends beyond simple gifts to other civil transactions:<\/p>\n

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        • Marriage:<\/strong> Marriage contracted during Marz-ul-Maut may attract scrutiny regarding inheritance rights and dower obligations, but it is not automatically void merely because death follows shortly after marriage. However, if they recover or consummate the marriage, it becomes valid.<\/li>\n
        • Divorce (Talaq):<\/strong> If a husband divorces his wife during Marz-ul-Maut with the intention of defeating her inheritance rights, many jurists preserve her right to inherit if he dies during her Iddat.<\/li>\n
        • Waqf:<\/strong> A dedication to a religious or charitable trust made on a death-bed is restricted to the 1\/3rd limit.<\/li>\n
        • Acknowledgment of Debt:<\/strong> Debts acknowledged on a death-bed are subordinate to debts contracted while in health. If the debt is acknowledged in favour of an heir, it is generally not recognized without independent proof.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          6. Judicial Interpretations and Statutory Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n

          The principles of Marz-ul-Maut<\/em> find statutory resonance in Indian law through the following provisions:<\/p>\n

          Section 191 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925: Donatio Mortis Causa<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Section 191 codifies the doctrine of Donatio Mortis Causa<\/strong> (a gift made in contemplation of death). While similar to Marz-ul-Maut<\/em>, it operates under specific statutory parameters:<\/p>\n

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          • Subject Matter:<\/strong> It applies exclusively to movable property<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • The Apprehension of Death:<\/strong> The donor must be suffering from a specific illness or facing an imminent peril, creating a subjective expectation of death.<\/li>\n
          • Delivery of Possession:<\/strong> Validity depends on the actual or constructive delivery of the property to the donee during the donor\u2019s lifetime. This distinguishes it from a legacy under a Will, which requires no lifetime delivery.<\/li>\n
          • Conditional Nature:<\/strong> The transfer is “death-contingent.” It only becomes absolute upon the donor’s death from the anticipated cause.<\/li>\n
          • Automatic Revocation:<\/strong> The gift is legally voided if:\n
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            1. The donor recovers from the specific illness or survives the peril.<\/li>\n
            2. The donor chooses to revoke the gift before death.<\/li>\n
            3. The donee predeceases the donor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Section 129 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882<\/strong><\/p>\n

              This section acts as a “saving clause” for Islamic law. It expressly stipulates that the general rules and formalities governing gifts (such as registration or written deeds) do not<\/strong> apply to:<\/p>\n

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              1. Donatio Mortis Causa<\/em> (governed by Section 191 of the Succession Act).<\/li>\n
              2. Gifts made under Muslim Law<\/strong> (Hiba<\/em> and Marz-ul-Maut<\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Legal Significance:<\/strong> By exempting these transactions from the Transfer of Property Act, Indian law ensures that Marz-ul-Maut<\/em> remains governed by the nuanced principles of Shariat, preserving the religious and moral framework of the “one-third rule.”<\/p>\n

                7. Key Precedents<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Commissioner of Gift Tax v. Abdul Karim Mohd. (1991)<\/em><\/strong>: <\/strong>The Supreme Court observed that a Marz-ul-Maut gift possesses a testamentary character, and therefore its legal treatment differs from an ordinary inter vivos gift for taxation and succession purposes.<\/li>\n
                • Abdul Hafiz v. Sahib Bi<\/em><\/strong>: <\/strong>This case recognized that a gift made by a person in the final stage of a serious illness, accompanied by a genuine apprehension of death and physical incapacity, may qualify as a Marz-ul-Maut transaction.<\/li>\n
                • Shaik Nurbi v. Pathan Mastanbi<\/em><\/strong>: <\/strong>The court clarified that a chronic or long-standing illness, by itself, does not amount to Marz-ul-Maut unless it develops into a condition involving an immediate and proximate danger of death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  8. Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Marz-ul-Maut serves as a protective doctrine in Islamic law. It prevents a dying person from impulsively or unfairly diverting their entire estate away from their legal heirs. By treating these “gifts” as “wills,” the law balances the donor\u2019s desire to give with the heirs’ right to a fair share of the inheritance.<\/p>\n

                  Marz\u2011ul\u2011Maut embodies the moral equilibrium between compassion and justice in Islamic inheritance.<\/p>\n\n\n

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