Nimit Bharat Dhabalia v. Late Bharat Ratilal Dhabalia
Case brief
What is this about?
TP/6650/2025; Testamentary Petition; beneficiary under last Will and Testament of Deceased; General/Specific Citation; non-consenting legal heirs; legatees; Notice to Collector Rule 396; Rule 397 affidavit of service; Administration Bond form no. 118 r/w Rule 420; Chapter XXVI requisitions; caveat/cross petition verification; Bombay High Court (O.S.) Rules, 1980; Testamentary Department; OSD P. A. Jagdale; order dated 23.12.2025; next date 24.02.2026.
What did the court decide?
Interlocutory directions in the Testamentary Petition: issue General/Specific Citation to non-consenting legal heir(s) and notice to legatee(s) within three weeks of uploading the order; issue notice to the Collector (Rule 396); Advocate for Petitioner to effect service of Citation per Rule 397 and file affidavit of service within two weeks; furnish Administration Bond (Form No. 118 r/w Rule 420, Bombay High Court (O.S.) Rules, 1980) with surety name, address and proofs within three weeks; comply with Chapter XXVI requisitions (inventory of locker, explanation of delay, translation of documents); Office to verify that no Caveat or Cross Petition is pending; matter posted to 24.02.2026.