Registered Wills and the Presumption of Genuineness – A Legal Analysis of Metpalli Lasum Bai (Since Dead) & Others v. Metapalli Muthaih (D) by LRs

Introduction On 21 July 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment in Metpalli Lasum Bai (since dead) & Ors. v. Metapalli Muthaih (D) by LRs., reported as 2025 INSC 879. The case concerned rival claims of legal representatives over ancestral agricultural land in Andhra Pradesh. The Court’s ruling reaffirmed that a registered Will carries a presumption of proper execution and authenticity, thereby […]