Smt Jai Pali & Ors vs Smt Prem Sahdev

ik-43377627 Delhi High Court 18 February 2026 • 7 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (4)

Aditi Pundhir Counsel Appellant Ajay Sharma Counsel Appellant Asav Rajan Counsel Appellant Rara Chand Sharma Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

Jai Pali Appellant Prem Sahdev Respondent

Case Significance

Smt Jai Pali & Ors vs Smt Prem Sahdev is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 18, 2026 (citation: ik-43377627). The appellants challenged orders dismissing their application for revocation of an ex-parte grant of probate and a subsequent review application under the Indian Succession Act. The probate revocation was dismissed as time-barred under Article 137 of the Limitation Act, and the appeal was filed after a further inordinate delay of 1588 days. The Court dismissed the appeal, finding the appellants' cumulative conduct of failing to take appropriate steps at different stages of the case did not in The case was heard by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri. Counsel appearing: Aditi Pundhir (counsel for appellant), Ajay Sharma (counsel for appellant), Asav Rajan (counsel for appellant), Rara Chand Sharma (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The appellants challenged orders dismissing their application for revocation of an ex-parte grant of probate and a subsequent review application under the Indian Succession Act. The probate revocation was dismissed as time-barred under Article 137 of the Limitation Act, and the appeal was filed after a further inordinate delay of 1588 days. The Court dismissed the appeal, finding the appellants' cumulative conduct of failing to take appropriate steps at different stages of the case did not inspire confidence.

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