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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.

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