Bombay High CourtTP/2954/2024grant issued

Omprakash Agarwal v. Taramati Omprakash Agarwal

2026-02-27Shri. A. H. Laddhad(Prothonotary Senior Master)1 pages

Before : Shri. P. A. Jagdale, Officer on Special Duty, With Testamentary Department Date :- 27th February, 2026 FOR HEARING :

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83. TP/2954/2024 [Original] (ECHCBM02085232023) with WILL/1187/2024 Shri. Pranil Lahigade Ld. Advocate for the Petitioner P. C.

1. While dictating the order, I perused the affidavit of the attesting witness, namely Kailashchand Hukumchand Agarwal, affirmed on 27.11.2025. It appears that the deceased signed the Will in Hindi Varnacular. However, this witness does not state that conents of the Will were read over and explained to the deceased in her language, as per Rule 419 of the Bombay High Court (OS) Rules, 1980 read with Form No. 102 of the BHC Rules. 2.

The petitioner to file an affidavit of the attesting witness regarding the interpretation of the Will to the testator/testatrix, vide Rule 419 read with note provided at the foot of form No. 102 of the Bombay High Court (OS) Rules, 1980.

3. S. O. to 18.03.2026 27.02.2026 Officer on Special Duty, with Testamentary Department