Rani Abhaykumar Kapadia vs Mukesh Jayantilal Jhaveri

ik-174161298 Bombay High Court 6 March 2026 • 4 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (2)

Kanchan Kori Counsel Applicant Rimpal Trivedi Counsel Applicant

Parties (4)

Kalavati Jayantilal Jhaveri Respondent Kitesh Mukesh Jhaveri Applicant Mukesh Jayantilal Jhaveri Petitioner Rani Abhaykumar Kapadia Applicant

Case Significance

Rani Abhaykumar Kapadia vs Mukesh Jayantilal Jhaveri is a Bombay High Court decision dated March 6, 2026 (citation: ik-174161298). The caveator (Rani Kapadia) filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 3-day delay in filing her caveat in testamentary proceedings for probate of a will. The court found the delay was not intentional and that the caveat was filed before expiry of 14 days after service of citation, and condoned the delay. The department was directed to accept the caveat and proceed further in accordance with law. The case was heard by Justice Milind N. Jadhav. Counsel appearing: Kanchan Kori (counsel for applicant), Rimpal Trivedi (counsel for applicant).

Summary

The caveator (Rani Kapadia) filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 3-day delay in filing her caveat in testamentary proceedings for probate of a will. The court found the delay was not intentional and that the caveat was filed before expiry of 14 days after service of citation, and condoned the delay. The department was directed to accept the caveat and proceed further in accordance with law.

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Source: Indian Kanoon (ik-174161298)