Once Probate Is Granted, Will Need Not Be Proved Afresh Under Section 68 Of Evidence Act: Delhi High Court

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22 May 2026 8:30 PM IST

  • Once Probate Is Granted, Will Need Not Be Proved Afresh Under Section 68 Of Evidence Act: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court has held that once probate is granted in respect of a Will, the document need not be proved afresh in subsequent civil proceedings under Section 68 of the Indian Evidence Act.Section 68 prescribes that if a document is required by law to be attested (like a Will or a Gift Deed), it cannot be used as evidence in court unless at least one attesting witness is called to...

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