ITTIANAM vs CHERICHI @ PADMINI

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the grant of Letters of Administration under Section 278 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, regarding properties bequeathed by Kakkassery Ippuru's Will dated 8.5.1967. The Court held that the High Court's decision to limit the grant of administration to items 1 to 3 was erroneous, as the testator's title to items 4 to 7 was perfected prior to the execution of the Will, despite the registration of the sale deed occurring later. The Court ultimately reversed the High Court's modification and upheld the District Court's grant of Letters of Administration for all items in the Will.