Smt Madhuri Anil Valecha v. Pushpa Kanayalal Vazirani
Case brief
What is this about?
Testamentary petition directions; probate/testamentary jurisdiction; beneficiary under last Will and Testament; citation to non-consenting legal heirs; legatees; notice to Collector; Rule 396; Rule 397; Rule 420; Form No. 118; Chapter XXVI; Bombay High Court (O.S.) Rules, 1980; Administration Bond; surety; affidavit of service; caveat/cross petition verification; stand over 21.01.2026; TP/5806/2025; advocate Ashok Talreja; OSD P. A. Jagdale.
What did the court decide?
Procedural directions issued in the testamentary petition: citation to non-consenting legal heirs and General/Specific Citation/Notice to legatees within three weeks; notice to the Collector (Rule 396); service per Rule 397 with affidavit of service within two weeks; Administration Bond vide Form No. 118 r/w Rule 420 within three weeks with surety particulars; compliance with Chapter XXVI requisitions; verification that no Caveat or Cross Petition is pending; matter stand over to 21.01.2026.