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december 2006

Supreme Court of India · 2006-12-15

KAMLA DEVI vs KHUSHAL KANWAR

Citation / case number
SC 2006/181
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
KAMLA DEVI
Respondent
KHUSHAL KANWAR
Author
MARKANDEY KATJU S.B. SINHA
Bench
MARKANDEY KATJU S.B. SINHA

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the application of Section 100-A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, in a dispute regarding the validity of a Will executed by Smt. Anandi Devi. The Court held that the appellant's objections regarding the mental and physical fitness of Smt. Anandi Devi at the time of executing the Will were significant and warranted a thorough examination. The Court ultimately ruled in favor of the appellant, emphasizing the need for strict proof of the Will's execution and the rights of the heirs under the applicable inheritance laws.

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