Supreme Court to decide if testator's title can be challenged in probate

The case involves a challenge by Chandrahas Laxman Kanhere and others against Sunil Waman Bhide regarding a High Court judgment in a civil revision application, specifically concerning the issue of whether a testator's title can be challenged in probate proceedings.

Who it concerns: Petitioners: Chandrahas Laxman Kanhere & Ors.; Respondent: Sunil Waman Bhide; Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.

What the court decided

• Delay in filing the petition was condoned.
• Notice was issued to the respondent, returnable on 21.09.2026.
• Dasti service was permitted, with steps to be taken within one week.
• Shri Padmesh Mishra, Additional Advocate General, was appointed as amicus curiae to assist the Court pro bono.
• A copy of the paper book was to be supplied to the amicus curiae within one week.
• The status quo regarding the nature, possession, and title of the suit property was to be maintained by the parties.

Also in the document

• The Court noted the importance of the issue involved in appointing an amicus curiae.
• The order is interim in nature, setting a future date for hearing and maintaining the status quo.