Rekha Ajay Thakker v. Kiran Bhagwandas Thakkar
Case brief
What is this about?
In a revocation petition contesting a probate, the Court doubts the correctness of the petitioner's claim of being the legally wedded wife based on RTI documents suggesting bogus certificates. The Court grants an opportunity to file an Affidavit in lieu of examination in chief regarding proof of marriage.
What the court decided
77-MPTL1207-15.DOC
Shephali
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY TESTAMENTARY AND INTESTATE JURISDICTION MISCELLANEOUS PETITION (L) NO. 1207 OF 2015
IN
TESTAMENTARY PETITION NO. 176 OF 2015
Rekha Ajay Thakker …Petitioner Versus Kiran Bhagwandas Thakkar …Respondent
Mr. P. Patil , for the Petitioner.
Mr. R.A. Thorat, Senior Advocate , i/b Ms. A. Malhotra, for the Respondent.
CORAM: G.S. PATEL, J DATED: 19th October 2015
PC:-
1. The Petitioner in this revocation Petition claims to have been the wife of the deceased. She admits that her marriage was not registered. She seeks revocation of a probate on the basis of her claim that she is the legally wedded wife.
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether petitioner is the legally wedded wife of the deceased to establish revocation of probate
To determine genuineness of documents raising questions about the correctness of petitioner's marriage claim
Whether petitioner can prove her marriage to the deceased through an Affidavit in lieu of examination in chief
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Rekha Ajay Thakker
- respondent
Kiran Bhagwandas Thakkar
Coram
G.S. Patel
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