Probate Of Wills Executed In Ex-Princely States Not Necessary, Guidelines Issued For Disposal Of Mutation Cases Based On 'Gadajat Wills': Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court has reiterated that in districts that were once part of ex-princely states or Gadajat states, such as Rayagada, probate of Wills is not required. This ruling came in the case of Ramesh Chandra Sahu & Anr. VERSUS The State of Odisha (W.P.(C) No. 1848 of 2025). The Court clarified that the revenue authorities and Tahasildars in these areas can proceed with mutation based on un-probated Wills…