Piloo Percy Bhagwagar v. Pearl Homi Karai (Deceased)
Case brief
What is this about?
Testamentary petition directions; beneficiary under Will; citation to non-consenting legal heirs and legatees; notice to Collector Rule 396; service of Citation Rule 397; Affidavit of Service; Administration Bond Form No. 118 r/w Rule 420; Chapter XXVI requisitions Bombay High Court (O.S.) Rules 1980; inventory of locker; caveat/cross petition verification; Bombay High Court Testamentary Department; TP/6610/2025; next date 23.02.2026.
What did the court decide?
Directions issued in the testamentary petition: Office to issue General/Specific Citation and notice to non-consenting legal heir(s) and legatee(s) within three weeks; notice to the Collector under Rule 396; Petitioner to furnish list of legatees and take steps; service of Citation per Rule 397 with Affidavit of Service within two weeks of issuance; Administration Bond for the gross amount vide Form No. 118 r/w Rule 420 with surety name, address and proofs; compliance with Chapter XXVI requisitions (inventory of locker, explanation of delay, translation of documents); Office to verify no Caveat or Cross Petition pending; matter stood over to 23.02.2026.