Purushottam Shankar Giri v. Shankar Arjun Giri
Case brief
What is this about?
The court allowed a testamentary petition for declaration and presumption of death of the petitioner's father, Mr. Shankar Arjun Giri, based on Section 108 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1908, due to his prolonged absence since 1998 and lack of traceability.
What did the court decide?
Declaration and order of presumption of death of Mr. Shankar Arjun Giri as per prayer clauses (a) and (b).