Mithi Devi v. Nil
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madras High Court granted a succession certificate to the second petitioner, the deceased's son, to collect securities and interest on behalf of the estate. The court found all petitioners to be legal heirs and noted proper consent from other heirs and necessary publication.
What did the court decide?
Granted succession certificate to the second petitioner; directed first petitioner to pay requisite succession duty if any.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
(TESTAMENTARY AND INTESTATE JURISDICTION)
WEDNESDAY, THE 02ND DAY OF MARCH 2022
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN
O.P.No.702 of 2021
In the matter of Indian Succession Act, XXXIX of 1925 and
In the matter of certain Debts of Late Mr.Khimchand -deceased intestate
- MRS.MITHI DEVI W/o.Late Mr.Khimchand
- MR.DINESH KUMAR S/o.Late Mr.Khimchand
- MR.ARVIND KUMAR S/o.Late Mr.Khimchand,
Petitioners 1 to 3 are residing at No.8/15, Narayana Mudali Street, Sowcarpet, Chennai - 600001.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a succession certificate should be granted to the second petitioner under the Indian Succession Act.
Whether the documents filed satisfy the requirements for granting a succession certificate.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Mrs. Mithi Devi W/o. Late Mr. Khimchand
- petitioner
Mr. Dinesh Kumar S/o. Late Mr. Khimchand
- petitioner
Mr. Arvind Kumar S/o. Late Mr. Khimchand
- petitioner
Mrs. Seema Kumari D/o. Mr. Late Khimchand W/o Mr. Harish Singh
Coram
Case details
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