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Probate no longer mandatory: what it means for estate planning

The omission of Section 213 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 has changed the legal position on probate in India. While probate remains available, it is no longer a statutory precondition in cases that were earlier covered by Section 213.

4 Aug 2026 5:26 pm