SHAKTI YEZDANI vs JAYANAND JAYANT SALGAONKAR

The Supreme Court examined a dispute concerning the estate of Jayant Shivram Salgaonkar, who passed away in 2013. The case involved the validity of the will, the administration of the estate, and the rights of the legal heirs and nominees over the fixed deposits and mutual fund investments. The court analyzed the legal standing of the nominees and the testator's intentions, ultimately ruling on the proper procedure for estate administration. The judgment clarified the legal rights of the heirs and the role of the court in estate management.