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Moturu Nalini Kanth v. Gainedi Kaliprasad (dead, through Lrs.)

Neutral citation
Bench C. T. Ravikumar and Sanjay Kumar JJ.
Decided 20 November 2023

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What the Court ordered

We are of the opinion that the adoption of Nalini Kanth by Venkubayamma on 18.04.1982 is not proved in accordance with law despite the registration of Ex.

Judgment, page 27

From the headnote

Issue for consideration: Suit fi led by the appellant (then a minor) through his guardian claiming right and title over the properties of late ‘V’, who as per his claim had adopted him, under a registered Will. Trial Court decreed the suit. High Court whether justifi ed in allowing the appeal fi led by V’s grandson, ‘GK’. Evidence Act, 1872 – ss.68, 69 – Legal requirements to prove a Will – Suit was fi led by the appellant, through his guardian, for declaration of his title to the suit properties belonging to late ‘V’ and for recovery of their possession from V’s grandson-‘GK’ (who was her…

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