Debts of v.Meenakshi Vs
Case brief
What is this about?
The Supreme Court allowed a writ petition seeking a Succession Certificate for deceased V. Meenakshi. The petitioner, her nephew, was found entitled to inherit her estate as she died intestate and issueless.
What did the court decide?
Succession Certificate was granted in favor of the petitioner.
What the court decided
1
OP No.35 of 2013
R.SUBRAMANIAN.J.,
The petitioner seeks Succession Certificate in respect of the securities held by Late V.Meenakshi, who died intestate on 11.03.2010.
The petitioner is the only son of the younger sister of the deceased
V.Meenakshi.
- The petitioner has been examined as P.W.1. He has
produced the death certificate of the deceased V.Meenakshi, as Ex.P1. In the evidence of P.W.1, it is stated that the deceased V.Meenakshi died issueless and her husband predeceased her. In the absence of any other heir, the petitioner who is the sister's son is entitled to inherit the estate of the deceased V.Meenakshi.
- When the matter was listed on 14.12.2015, this Court had
directed the petitioner to file affidavit regarding the existence or otherwise
of the near relatives of the husband of the deceased V.Meenakshi. The petitioner had filed an affidavit stating that there are no other near relatives
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to a Succession Certificate as the sister's son of an intestate deceased.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Petitioner
- respondent
Estate of Late V. Meenakshi
Coram
R. Subramanian
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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