Delhi High Court clarifies that probate granted for a Will can be revoked if a criminal court later finds it forged.

Delhi High Court clarifies that probate granted for a Will can be revoked if a criminal court later finds it forged. The ruling establishes that parallel proceedings for Will forgery and probate cases can proceed simultaneously under Indian law. A Will's authenticity must be evaluated under Section 68 of the Indian Succession Act and Section 65 of the Indian Evidence Act during probate proceedings. Even if signatures appear genuine, a Will may still be deemed invalid. Accusations of forgery and presenting forged documents are separate offences under the Penal Code with independent legal repercussions from the probate case outcome. This landmark decision protects property rights and ensures that affected parties have legal recourse when Wills are suspected of being fraudulent, regardless of initial probate approval.