Rajasthan v. Ajit Singh

Supreme Court of IndiaUnreported (SC)

Bench: To be verified

State cannot invoke Doctrine of Escheat to challenge will granted probate. Government is stranger to property when Hindu testate male dies with will. Doctrine of escheat under Section 29 applies only when intestate leaves no heir. Since probate granted by High Court, legatees under will have right to succeed. Section 29 applies only in intestate succession.