Description

Law of Testament in India is exclusively covered and governed through the Indian Succession Act, 1925. The Book showcases every aspect of the Laws governing testaments which are exclusively in the form of “Wills” and “Probates” in India. The book covers the Description of Succession, Succession in Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Parsi’s; and the governing provisions inter-alia the case law.

Key Features :

Comprehensive coverage of legal principles governing wills and probates.
In-depth analysis of rules of construction and interpretation of wills.
Exploration of legal presumptions and their implications in probate matters.
Practical insights into the application of these rules in real-world scenarios.
Detailed explanations of procedural aspects and case laws guiding wills and probates.
Including frequently asked questions.
Covers a chapter on the issues that can be raised to dispute the validity of the will.
Covers when the need of probate arise, when to apply and who can seek probates and the circumstances thereto.
Contains all the case laws delivered by Privy Council in the 1800’s which still have their impact and reference in the judgments delivered by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and High Courts of India.
Every endeavor has been taken by the author to cover every aspect of Succession, Interstate Succession of Hindu Male, Interstate Succession of Hindu Female, Understanding Right to property, Hindu Law of Testamentary Succession, Muslim Law of Testamentary Succession, Christian & Parsi Law of Testamentary Succession, Women’s Right to Succession and Inheritance under Muslim, Jew, Parsi and Christian, Law of Wills, Its types, Golden rules for construction of Wills and Interpretation, Probates, Need-Importance-Necessity, Law relating to HUF Partition.