Anita Mary John v. Esther John W O Late Mannoor George John
Case brief
What is this about?
Directions order in Testamentary Petition TP/5897/2025 (Bombay High Court, Testamentary Department; Shri. P. A. Jagdale, OSD; dated 28.11.2025). Court perused the petition; no counsel appeared for the petitioner ('None for the Petitioner'). Directed issuance of citation within two weeks, notice to Collector under Rule 396 Bombay High Court (O.S.) Rules 1980, citation/service on non-consenting legal heirs under Rules 399 and 400 with justification of their shares, compliance with Chapter XXVI requisitions (including explanation of delay and locker inventory), furnishing of administration bond for the gross amount under Rule 420 if other heirs exist, and office verification of any cross-petition under Rule 407. Next date 29.01.2026.
What did the court decide?
Interim directions issued (citation, notice to Collector, Chapter XXVI requisitions, service per Rules 399-400, administration bond per Rule 420, cross-petition verification per Rule 407); matter ordered to be listed on 29.01.2026; petition not finally disposed.