Sheshadri Pattancherry Lakshman / P. L. Seshadri Alias Mohan Nee Seshadri Lakshman Iyer and 2 Other v. Tattamangalam Seha Iyer Subbalakshmi Lakshman (Deceased)
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Testamentary Petition 98.TP/4469/2025 (with WILL/1497/2025), Bombay High Court Original Side / Testamentary Department, decided 09-12-2025 by Shri. P. A. Jagdale, Officer on Special Duty. Three petitioner legatees (names as recorded in the order, with aliases 'Mohan', 'Shekar' and 'Kanan') sought Letters of Administration with Will annexed to the estate of Tattamangalam Seha Iyer Subbalakshmi Lakshman, who died at Mumbai on 14-08-2019; Will executed at Mumbai on 09-02-2003 in English. Executor Dr R. Iyer relinquished executorship (affidavits Ex. C). Execution proved by attesting witness V. Vishwanath's affidavit in Form No. 102; additions/alterations pre-existed execution (Rule 383 compliance); delay explained under Rule 382; heirs consented and waived citation (Hindu Succession Act, 1956); citation and Collector notice under Rules 397(1) and (4) and 396, Bombay High Court (O.S.) Rules, 1980; petition uncontested; administration bond executed; petition granted and Letters of Administration with Will annexed ordered with effect throughout Maharashtra, renouncing the executor's right, subject to check for cross petition or caveat.