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Supreme Court of India · 2006-11-30

Lankeshwar Malakar And Ors vs R. Deka And Ors

Citation / case number
AIRONLINE 2006 SC 526
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Lankeshwar Malakar And Ors
Respondent
R. Deka And Ors
Bench
S.B. Sinha, Markandey Katju

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a will executed by Durga Malakar on 8.10.1958 in favor of the plaintiffs, amidst disputes regarding a Deed of Gift and subsequent transactions involving the property. The Court held that the plaintiffs had established their right, title, and interest over the suit land, affirming the lower courts' decisions and confirming the probate granted in their favor. The Court emphasized the importance of proper documentation and the legal standing of the will under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, thereby upholding the plaintiffs' claims.

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