Supreme Court of India · 2026-04-21
S. Leorex Sebastian vs Sarojini
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- S. Leorex Sebastian
- Respondent
- Sarojini
- Author
- Sanjay Karol
- Bench
- Sanjay Karol
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the scope of probate jurisdiction, emphasizing that it is limited to verifying the genuineness of the Will's execution and does not extend to adjudicating the title of the property. The appeal challenged the High Court's decision to revoke and then restore the probate of a Will, highlighting the distinction between probate validity and property ownership. The Court reaffirmed that probate proceedings do not determine title, and the jurisdiction is confined to the testamentary aspect. The judgment underscores the limited scope of probate courts in property disputes involving wills.