Single judge order allowing an application for grant of probate of a Will dated March 6, 2014, deceased Gayatri Banerjee. The court noted consent from another heiress in intestacy and granted the prayer based on departmental scrutiny.
Petition for grant of probate of the Will dated 6th March 2014 allowed in terms of prayer (a).
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ORDER SHEET
O-73
PLA/429/2022 IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA TESTAMENTARY AND INTESTATE JURISDICTION
IN THE GOODS OF:
GAYATRI BANERJEE, DECEASED
BEFORE:
The Hon’ble JUSTICE ARINDAM MUKHERJEE Date: 6th July, 2023.
Appearance: Mr. D. N. Sharma, Adv. Mr. S. Jain, Adv. Mr. T.V. Khaitan, Adv. For the petitioner.
The Court :- This is an application for grant of probate of the last Will and Testament dated 6th March, 2014 left behind by the abovenamed deceased.
One of the heiresses in intestacy being the daughter of the testator is the applicant. The other daughter has consented to the grant.
Considering the view of the department upon complete scrutiny, the application for grant of probate is allowed by granting order in terms of prayer (a) of the petition.
The petition for grant of probate stands disposed of, accordingly.
(ARINDAM MUKHERJEE, J.)
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a petition for grant of probate of a Will is maintainable when an applicant seeks probate and another potential intestate heir consents.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Heiress (Daughter of Testator)
Other Daughter of Testator
Gayatri Banerjee (Deceased)
Arindam Mukherjee
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