Kiran Shankar Shetty v. Neeta Shetty Alias Neetha Kiran Shetty

SLG BEFORE : MRS. KAVITA Y. AMBEKAR , COMPANY REGISTRAR / TESTAMENTARY REGISTRAR Date: 11th March, 2026 CALLED FOR HEARING :

TP/263/2026 (E-filing) WITH WILL/61/2026 Mr. Chintan Shah, 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 Kiran Shankar Shetty being Executor named under the Will of deceased. The deceased namely Neeta Shetty died at Mumbai on 09.11.2022. 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 Mangalore on 18.08.2022. 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. Residuary clause in respect of properties of deceased is mentioned at para No. 5 of the Will.

3. Ld. Advocate for petitioner submits that deceased was survived by her husband and two sons (one minor son). Out of them husband is petitioner herein and another son namely Aditya has given his consent in favour of the petitioner herein. Petitioner being father and natural guardian has filed consent on behalf of minor son. Consent Affidavits are on record. There are no other legal heirs.

4. Petitioner's oath is filed. Affidavit of Harish Shetty dated 02.12.2025 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.

11.03.2026 COMPANY REGISTRAR / TESTAMENTARY REGISTRAR