Nagaraju v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru; WP No. 21270 of 2026 (KLR-RR/SUR); CNR KAHC010472772026; NC 2026:KHC:36080; Justice E.S. Indiresh; decided 15 July 2026. Certiorari against endorsement by Tahsildar, Magadi (respondent No.4) demanding an order of probate despite claim based on registered will dated 07.03.1998; endorsement bearing No.RRTCR/868-25-26; Supreme Court precedent Tarachandra v. Bhawarlal & Anr. (2025 SCC Online SC 2902) followed; endorsement set aside and claim remitted for reconsideration within two months; petition disposed of. Keywords: probate endorsement, registered will, Tahsildar, revenue records, Articles 226 & 227, remand for reconsideration.
What did the court decide?
Impugned endorsement (Annexure-A) issued by respondent No.4 (Tahsildar) set aside; matter remitted to respondent No.4 to re-consider the petitioner's claim in accordance with the Supreme Court judgment in Tarachandra vs. Bhawarlal & Anr. within two months of receipt of certified copy of this order.