Supreme Court of India · 2017-12-12
MR. RANVIR DEWAN vs MRS. RASHMI KHANNA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2016/34381
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MR. RANVIR DEWAN
- Respondent
- MRS. RASHMI KHANNA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY MANOHAR SAPRE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY MANOHAR SAPRE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R.K. AGRAWAL
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Will executed by Mr. B.R. Dewan under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act, affirming that the distribution of property as per the Will was clear and unambiguous. The Court emphasized that the life interest granted to Mrs. Pritam did not confer ownership rights but merely allowed her to reside and manage the property until her death. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the High Court's decision that the Will was executed in accordance with legal requirements and intentions of the testator.