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Woman revokes will to sister, bequeaths 79‑sq‑yd plot to newspaper in new testament
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 07:01 AM
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The deceased first bequeathed her 79‑square‑yard land parcel to her younger sister, then withdrew that clause and named The Times of India as the sole beneficiary in a later will.
A probate case in India has revealed that a woman initially transferred ownership of a 79‑square‑yard plot to her younger sister through her first will. Subsequent legal filings show that she later revoked that provision, replacing it with a new testament that designates The Times of India as the sole heir to the same piece of land.
The change was recorded with the local sub‑registrar office, where the original and revised wills were filed. Court documents indicate that the revocation was executed shortly before the woman's death, raising questions about the motive behind naming a media house as the beneficiary.
Legal experts note that such a shift in inheritance can trigger disputes among family members, especially when the new beneficiary is an organization rather than a relative. The matter is now before the district court, which will examine the validity of the revocation and determine whether the newspaper can claim ownership of the property.
If the court upholds the later will, The Times of India could acquire the modest parcel, which is situated in a residential locality. The outcome may set a precedent for future cases involving unconventional bequests.
The change was recorded with the local sub‑registrar office, where the original and revised wills were filed. Court documents indicate that the revocation was executed shortly before the woman's death, raising questions about the motive behind naming a media house as the beneficiary.
Legal experts note that such a shift in inheritance can trigger disputes among family members, especially when the new beneficiary is an organization rather than a relative. The matter is now before the district court, which will examine the validity of the revocation and determine whether the newspaper can claim ownership of the property.
If the court upholds the later will, The Times of India could acquire the modest parcel, which is situated in a residential locality. The outcome may set a precedent for future cases involving unconventional bequests.