Nirmal Bhatla & Ors vs State & Ors

ik-55580567 Delhi High Court 5 December 2025 • 29 min read

Judges (1)

Chandrasekharan Sudha Delivered

Counsel (6)

B.K. Sood Counsel Respondent Bhuvan Gugnani Counsel Appellant Jyotsna Bhardwaj Counsel Respondent Manik Sood Counsel Respondent Rupender Sharma Counsel Appellant Sudhanshu Batra Counsel Appellant

Parties (2)

State Respondent Nirmal Bhatla Appellant

Case Significance

Nirmal Bhatla & Ors vs State & Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 5, 2025 (citation: ik-55580567). The appellants (daughters of the deceased testator) challenged the probate granted by the Additional District Judge of a Will dated 23 April 1984 executed by late Dr. A.N. Khosla, which primarily concerned a residential property at Jangpura-B, New Delhi. The key issue was whether the propounder (the testator's son) had established due execution and attestation under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act and whether the objectors had proved undue influence, coercion, or fraud. The court dism The case was heard by Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha. Counsel appearing: B.K. Sood (counsel for respondent), Bhuvan Gugnani (counsel for appellant), Jyotsna Bhardwaj (counsel for respondent), Manik Sood (counsel for respondent), Rupender Sharma (counsel for appellant), Sudhanshu Batra (counsel for appellant).

Summary

The appellants (daughters of the deceased testator) challenged the probate granted by the Additional District Judge of a Will dated 23 April 1984 executed by late Dr. A.N. Khosla, which primarily concerned a residential property at Jangpura-B, New Delhi. The key issue was whether the propounder (the testator's son) had established due execution and attestation under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act and whether the objectors had proved undue influence, coercion, or fraud. The court dismissed the appeal, holding that the propounder had met his burden of proof and the objectors failed to substantiate allegations of suspicious circumstances.

What was the outcome of Nirmal Bhatla & Ors vs State & Ors?

The appellants (daughters of the deceased testator) challenged the probate granted by the Additional District Judge of a Will dated 23 April 1984 executed by late Dr. A.N. Khosla, which primarily conc...

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