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Suppression of Heir

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Section 263 Indian Succession Act | Suppression of Known Heir Justifies Probate Revocation: Bombay HC
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|Bombay High Court

Section 263 Indian Succession Act | Suppression of Known Heir Justifies Probate Revocation: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court revoked probate granted to an executor who deliberately omitted the deceased’s biological son from disclosure, ruling that concealment of a known heir vitiates the probate process. Birth certificates and personal correspondence from the deceased are sufficient to establish prima facie heirship, reinforcing that probate is not a tool for excluding rightful successors.