A District Delegate shall not grant probate or letters of administration in any case in which there is contention as to the grant, or in which it otherwise appears to him that probate or letters of administration ought not to be granted in his Court.
Explanation.–– By contention is understood the appearance of any one in person, or by his recognized agent, or by a pleader duly appointed to act on his behalf, to oppose the proceeding.
Explanation.–– By contention is understood the appearance of any one in person, or by his recognized agent, or by a pleader duly appointed to act on his behalf, to oppose the proceeding.
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Application.Section 3 · Interpretation clause.Section 4 · Character and property of executor or administrator as suchSection 5 · Administration with copy annexed of authenticated copy of will proved abroad.Section 6 · Probate only to appointed executor.Section 7 · Appointment, express or implied.Section 8 · Persons to whom probate cannot be grantedIndia Code, Government of India. Text fetched 16 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.