Will
Propounder to explain suspicious circumstances surrounding a will.
Mere proof of will not sufficient to accept a will.
The suspicious circumstances may be as to the genuineness of the signatures of the testator,
the condition of the testator’s mind,
the disposition made in the will being unnatural, improper or unfair in the light of relevant circumstances,
or there might be other indications in the will to show that the testator’s mind was not free.
If the probator himself takes a predominant part in the execution of the will which confers a substantial benefit on him that is also a circumstance to be taken into account.
Indu Bala Bose vs. Mahendra Chandra Bose, MANU/SC/0386/1981 :
AIR 1982 SC 133
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Ramchandra Rambux vs. Champabai and Ors. (17.02.1964 – SC) : MANU/SC/0304/1964
AIR1965SC354