Anahita Phiroze Havaldar v. Dhun Keki Mehta

SLG BEFORE : MRS. KAVITA Y. AMBEKAR , COMPANY REGISTRAR / TESTAMENTARY REGISTRAR Date: 13th March, 2026 CALLED FOR HEARING :

TP/170/2026 (E-filing) WITH WILL/124/2026 Ms. Jyoti Badgujar i/b. Lakdawala and Co., 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 petitioners namely Anahita Phiroze Havaldar and Phiroze Edul Havaldar being Executors named under the Will of deceased. The deceased namely Dhun Keki Mehta died at Mumbai on 04.10.2019. 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 18.12.2017. The said Will is in English language. The Para No.1 of the Will refers to the appointment of Executors. Only two Executors appointed under the Will who are petitioners herein. Residuary clause in respect of properties of deceased is mentioned at para No. 7 of the Will.

3. Ld. Advocate for petitioner submits that parents and husband of deceased predeceased the deceased. Deceased was survived by one daughter only who is petitioner herein. There are no other legal heirs.

4. Petitioner's oath is filed. Affidavit of Rustom Naval Mulla dated 19.12.2025 one of the Attesting Witness to the Will is filed. Affidavit of Service of General Citation dated 04.02.2026 is filed. Delay is explained and the same is condoned. 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.

13.03.2026 COMPANY REGISTRAR / TESTAMENTARY REGISTRAR