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Supreme Court of India · 2025-02-03

Jai Ram vs Som Prakash

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Jai Ram
Respondent
Som Prakash

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the validity of two conflicting wills executed by Satwanti Devi, who was the owner of a property in Delhi. The case involved determining whether the later will in favor of Jai Ram, the appellant, superseded the earlier will in favor of respondent No.1, Som Prakash, especially considering the revocation of the first will. The court analyzed the legal validity of the wills and the revocation deed, ultimately ruling in favor of the appellant based on the evidence presented. The judgment clarified the principles regarding the proof of will revocation and succession rights in property disputes.

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