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.