Key Points: - The court held that the purported Will was not signed, executed, or attested as required by law, leading to the deceased father dying intestate. (!) - The plaintiff is entitled to 1/4th share in the suit property and half the share in the movable assets left behind by the deceased father. (!) - Under Section 63 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 and Section 68 of the Evidence Act, a Will must be executed with signing and attestation to be valid; otherwise, it cannot be proved. (!) (!) (!) (!) - The court granted a preliminary decree in favor of the plaintiff for partition of the suit property to the extent of 1/4th share and half the movable assets. (!) - The defense asserting a valid Will was not proven due to lack of proper execution and attestation; thus, the plaintiff’s claim stands. (!) (!) - The plaintiff sought reliefs including partition, rendition of accounts, and permanent injunction, which were considered in light of the Will's invalidity. (!) (!) - The case cites P.P.A. Impex Pvt. Ltd. v. Mangal Sain Mittal and Grammy Communications Pvt. Ltd. v. EMAAR MGF Land Ltd. regarding Order XII Rule 6 CPC procedures and quick disposition of vexatious defenses. (!) (!)

What is required for a Will to be valid under Indian Succession Act, 1925 and the Evidence Act, 1872?

What is the entitlement of the plaintiff to a share in the suit property and movable assets when the Will is not valid or not proven?

What is the effect of failure to sign, execute, or attest a purported Will on the deceased's succession and the grant of a preliminary decree for partition?