Shantaram Narsingrao Musale v. Tarabai Manirao Phutane (Deceased)

SLG BEFORE : MRS. K. Y. AMBEKAR , COMPANY REGISTRAR / TESTAMENTARY REGISTRAR Date: 1st August, 2025 CALLED FOR HEARING :

TP/243/2025 (E-filing) Mr. Pramodkumar P. Pandya, Advocate for petitioners PC : 1. Perused Petition. Heard Ld. Advocate for petitioner. This petition is for Probate of last Will and Testament of deceased filed by petitioner namely Shantaram Narsingrao Musale being sole Executor named under the Will of deceased. The deceased namely Tarabai Manirao Phutane died at Mumbai on 19.08.2015. Copy of death certificate is annexed to the petition. Identification proof of deceased viz. copy of Aadhaar Card is annexed to the petition.

2. The deceased left behind her last Will and Testament which was duly executed at Mumbai on 19.08.2015. The said Will is in English language. The Para No. 3 of the Will refers to the appointment of Executor. Only one Executor appointed under the Will who is petitioner herein.

3. Ld. Advocate for petitioner submits that husband of deceased predeceased the deceased. Deceased died issue-less. Deceased was survived by one brother who is petitioner herein. There are no other legal heirs.

4. Petitioner's oath is filed. Affidavits of Sunil Pandurang Rane and Santosh Baliram Mungekar dated 18.10.2024 both the Attesting Witnesses to the Will are filed. Affidavit of Service of General Citation dated 14.02.2025 is filed. All other legal formalities are complied with. Hence, petition is granted.

5. Office to issue Probate as prayed after verifying whether any cross petition is filed or whether any caveat is filed.

01.08.2025 COMPANY REGISTRAR / TESTAMENTARY REGISTRAR