In Brief
A widow executed a will in 1973 bequeathing property to her brother's wife and estate manager, excluding her younger son. The son challenged the will, contending it was executed under undue influence and that the widow lacked capacity. A Single Judge initially rejected the probate application, but the High Court Division Bench allowed it, finding no suspicious circumstances and that the widow was of sound mind. The Supreme Court upheld the Division Bench's decision, holding that Probate courts are limited to verifying proper execution and genuineness; disputes over property ownership and identity must be resolved in separate civil proceedings.
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