Vijayata Aadesh Shrivastava v. Aadesh Madanmohan Shrivastava (Deceased)
Case brief
What is this about?
Interlocutory directions order (not a merits decision) of the Bombay High Court Testamentary Department dated 15.12.2025 in TP/734/2024 before Shri. P. A. Jagdale, OSD. Petitioner directed to obtain/file attesting-witness affidavits covering alterations in the Will (Rule 383) and interpretation of the Will to the testator/testatrix (Rule 419), both with the note to Form No. 102, Bombay High Court (OS) Rules, 1980. Next hearing 22.01.2026. Counsel: Adv. Aditi Parwal i/b Solicis Lex. Keywords: testamentary petition, Will, attesting witness, inter-lineation, Rule 383, Rule 419, Form No. 102.
What did the court decide?
Directions issued to the petitioner to file affidavits of the attesting witness regarding (i) addition/deletion/inter-lineation, etc. in the Will (Rule 383) and (ii) interpretation of the Will to the testator/testatrix (Rule 419), each read with the note to Form No. 102 of the Bombay High Court (OS) Rules, 1980; matter stood over to 22.01.2026.