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Bombay High CourtTP/696/2025grant issued

Tushna Rustom Kapadia v. Hilla Sorab Divecha Alias Hilla Divecha Alias H S Divecha (Deceased)

2025-07-08Shri. A. H. Laddhad(Prothonotary Senior Master)1 pages

SLG BEFORE : MRS. K. Y. AMBEKAR , COMPANY REGISTRAR / TESTAMENTARY REGISTRAR Date: 8th July, 2025 CALLED FOR HEARING :

TP/696/2025 (E-filing) Mr. Karan G. Fafat i/b. Jani and Parikh, Advocate for petitioner 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 Tushna Rustom Kapadia being sole Executor named under the Will of deceased. The deceased namely Hilla Sorab Divecha died at Mumbai on 22.06.2024. 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 18.04.2019. The said Will is in English language. The Para No. 2 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 parents and husband of deceased predeceased the deceased. Upon perusal of the Will, it is noticed that petitioner is shown as adopted daughter of deceased. Petitioner to annex any documents in support of the Adoption of petitioner as adopted daughter. Petitioner to take steps accordingly.

4. Petitioner's oath is filed. Affidavit of Anuradha Sorabjee dated 02.08.2024 one of the Attesting Witness to the Will is filed. Affidavit of Service of General Citation dated 19.03.2025 is filed.

5. Ld. Advocate for petitioner file praecipe to place on board as and when all compliance is done in this matter. Hence, remove from board. 08.07.2025 COMPANY REGISTRAR / TESTAMENTARY REGISTRAR