Harshada Arun Marathe v. Arun alias Arvind Narayan Marathe
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court (Testamentary and Intestate Jurisdiction), Misc. Petition No. 293 of 2025, Kamal Khata J., order dated 29 July 2025: Legal Heirship Certificate under Section 2, Bombay Regulation VIII of 1827 granted to Harshada Arun Marathe, sole legal heir and next of kin of deceased parents Arun alias Arvind Narayan Marathe (d. 29-12-2020) and Dipika Arun alias Arvind Marathe (d. 03-05-2024); petition allowed, made absolute per prayer clause (a); consent affidavit/proclamation dispensed with; purpose - incorporation of name in 7/12 extract of deceased mother's land. Counsel: Rohit P. Mahadik. Keywords: legal heirship certificate, sole legal heir, proclamation dispensed, testamentary jurisdiction, 7/12 extract.
What did the court decide?
Grant of the sought Legal Heirship Certificate - Petition allowed and made absolute in terms of prayer clause (a); requirement of proclamation dispensed with; Petitioner to compensate any prejudiced or affected party.