Can Courts Grant/Revoke Probates or Letters of Administration Without Government Notification Under the Indian Succession Act?, Kerala High Court

In a significant development, the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, presided over by the Honourable Mr. Justice Sathish Ninan, has issued an order on January 9, 2024, re-evaluating the jurisdiction of District Judges in granting and revoking probates and letters of administration under the Indian Succession Act, 1925. Background of the Case: The matter, titled MFA (Succession) No. 3 of 2023, originated from OP (LA) 3/2022 in the District…