Delhi High Court Upholds Contested Luxor Group Family Will

The Delhi High Court has rejected an appeal from Priya Jain, daughter of the late Davinder Kumar Jain of Luxor Group, contesting a 2004 family will. The court reaffirmed the legitimacy of the will, asserting that it was in compliance with Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act.

The bench dismissed claims that the will was forged as it was unregistered, stating that registration isn't necessary under the Act. Despite lengthy cross-examination, the court found no grounds to impeach the credibility of the attesting witnesses.

The court emphasized that while the will deviated from natural succession by favoring one heir, it was legally valid, and a testator isn't required to record reasons for unequal distribution provided the will is otherwise executed without suspicious circumstances.

(With inputs from agencies.)