Debts of N.Muthukumaran Vs
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court granted a succession certificate to the wife and minor children of N.Muthukumaran, an intestate who died in 2016, pursuant to Order XXV Rule 6 of the Madras High Court Original Side Rules read with Sections 372 and 300 of the Indian Succession Act.
What did the court decide?
Grant of succession certificate to the 1st petitioner for herself and as guardian of petitioners 2 and 3 to collect debts and receive interests.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
(TESTAMENTARY AND INTESTATE JURISDICTION)
WEDNESDAY, THE 26TH DAY OF JULY 2017
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN
O.P.No.262 of 2017
In the matter of the Indian Succession Act XXXIX of 1925 And In the matter of Debts of N.Muthukumaran (IntestateDeceased)
1.M.Jeevalakshmi, W/o.N.Muthukumaran, No.D, Simba Flats, 3rd Floor, W-84, North Main Road, Anna Nagar West Extn., Chennai-600 101.
2.M.Aadhavan Nagarajan,
3.M.Mahalakshmi,
Petitioners 2 & 3 Minors, Rep. By mother & Natural guardian, M.Jeevalakshmi, Flat No.D.Simba Flats, 3rd Floor, W-84, North Main Road, Anna Nagar West Extn., Chennai-600 101. ...Petitioners
Original Petition praying that this Hon'ble Court be pleased to that a Succession Certificate may be granted to the 1st petitioner, for herself and as the mother and guardian of the petitioners 2 and 3, with power to collect the Debts and to receive the interests thereon, specified in the Schedule hereunder and pass such suitable orders therefor.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a succession certificate should be granted to the legal heirs of an intestate deceased.
Whether the petitioners have satisfied the requirements under Section 372 of the Indian Succession Act.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
M.Jeevalakshmi
- petitioner
M.Aadhavan Nagarajan
- petitioner
M.Mahalakshmi
Coram
Case details
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