K.S.Omprakash v. K.S.Indira and another
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Judicature at Madras, O.P.No.302 of 2024, decided 02.07.2025 before Justice K.UMARESH BABU: probate granted of the Will dated 19.08.1989 of Late K.V.Sundaram Naidu (died 11.01.1991) to petitioner K.S.Omprakash, executor and son of the testator; both attesting witnesses predeceased (Ex.P9, Ex.P10) and execution proved through third-party witness Mr.S.Kumaravelu (PW2); respondents Mrs.K.S.Indira and Mr.K.S.Chandrahas (children of testator) gave consent affidavits; net value of estate Rs.3,02,44,600/- (Ex.P7); statutes referenced: Sections 222 & 276 and Part IX of the Indian Succession Act, 1925; Order XXV Rule 4 of O.S. Rules; Section 65 B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
What did the court decide?
Grant of probate of the last Will and testament dated 19.08.1989 executed by Late.K.V.Sundaram Naidu, whose executor under the Will was the petitioner K.S.Omprakash.