#testamentary petition

Bombay High Court rules that joint executors must consolidate probate proceedings to avoid multiplicity, directing strict timelines for court fee refunds to curb litigant delays. The judgment reinforces judicial efficiency in testamentary disputes and sets a precedent for streamlined succession proceedings.

Bombay High Court mandates refund of court fees within four weeks of order, addressing systemic delays in testamentary proceedings and enforcing litigant rights.

Bombay High Court mandates refund of court fees within four weeks of order, holding undue delay violates litigants' right to access justice under Article 21.