Jyoshna Bansilal Soni v. Ila Bansilal Soni Alias Ila B Soni (Deceased)
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Uncontested testamentary petition 56.TP/2333/2024 before the Bombay High Court (Officer on Special Duty, with Testamentary Department), decided 31st July 2025 by Shri P. A. Jagdale. Letters of Administration under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 sought by petitioner Jyoshna Bansilal Soni, sister of deceased Illa Bansilal Soni @ Ila B Soni (died a spinster on 22-04-2017 at Mumbai); counsel Ms. Ridhi Shah i/b Shah & Furia; counsel relied on the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Compliance steps noted: citation posted on High Court and Collector's Office, Mumbai notice boards, Rule 397(1) and (4) and Rule 396 of the Bombay High Court (O.S.) Rules, 1980, delay explained under Rule 382, administration bond Form No. 118 with surety, legal heir's consent affidavit. No contest; petition allowed and Letters of Administration granted, subject to account-filing per oath and verification of no cross-petition/caveat.