Supreme Court of India · 2009-03-06
YUMNAM ONGBI TAMPHA IBEMMA DEVI vs YUMNAM JOYKUMAR SINGH .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2007/1856
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- YUMNAM ONGBI TAMPHA IBEMMA DEVI
- Respondent
- YUMNAM JOYKUMAR SINGH .
- Author
- ARIJIT PASAYAT
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of a will executed by Yumnam Gouramani Singh under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, and the requirements of Section 68 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. The Court held that the High Court erred in not addressing the genuineness of the will and the proper framing of issues regarding its execution. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment and remanded the matter for fresh consideration, ensuring compliance with the statutory provisions.