JUDGMENTS

These are collations of some important judgments. This is not an exhaustive list of judgments. These judgments are relevant from the perspective of inheritance laws in India and deal with certain important topics in relation to inheritance or succession in India. 

​Registration of will is not compulsory

1. V. Prabhakara vs Basavaraj K. (DEAD)

2. Rajkumari & Ors. v. Surinder Pal Sharma.

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Will of a Cutchi Memon, governed by Mahomedan law, does not require attestation.

1. Mohamed Obedulla Chinoy and Others vs Rasubhai Suleman Chinoy

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Nominee of Bank account is not owner of funds

1. Ram Chander Talwar & anr. vs Devender Kumar Talwar & ors.

2. Prabha Bennet (Formerly Sharma) vs. Rohit Sharma 

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Nominee of Shares/ Demat Account is not owner of shares, he merely holds in trust for the actual heirs.

1. Shakti Yezdani and Ors. vs Jayanand Jayant Salgaonkar and Ors.​ - Bombay High Court

2. Shakti Yezdani and Ors. vs. Jayanand Jayant Salgoakar and Ors. - Supreme Court 

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Nominee of shares of a cooperative housing society does not become the owner of flat.

1. Indrani Wahi vs Registrar of Coop. Societies and Ors.

2. Karan Vishnu Khandelwal vs Vaikunth (Andheri) Cooperative Housing Ltd. 

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Legal heirs of a deceased partner do not become liable for any liability of the firm upon the death of the
partner.

1.ANNAPURNA B. UPPIN & ORS. Vs. MALSIDDAPPA & ANR.