Prathiba M. Singh, J. (Oral)

1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. I.As. 1217-18/2024, O.As. 11-12/2024 in TEST.CAS.-100/2015

2. These two original appeals have been filed challenging the orders dated 21st November, 2023 and 11th July, 2023. In effect, these two orders of the Joint Registrar have rejected the prayer of the Respondent No.5 (a) to examine one Mr. Vivek Singh who is stated to be a forensic expert, to compare the signatures of the testator along with certain documents. The said two orders of the Joint Registrar in effect rejects the prayers of the Respondent No.5 (a) and only permit Respondent No.5 (a) to depose himself as a witness.

3. The challenge by the Respondent is three-fold:

(i) The Respondent wishes to produce certain documents with affidavit in evidence filed by Respondent No.5 (a) as exhibits.

(ii) The said Respondent also wishes to produce an FSL expert-Mr.

Vivek Singh.

(iii) Respondent No.5 (a) also wishes to get the documents filed with the appeals exhibited before the Local Commissioner.

4. The present petition seeks grant of a probate of the Will of late Shri Jaswant Singh Bedi dated 20th October, 2014. He had five children i.e., the P