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Section 242: Tampered or torn will

The Goa Succession, Special Notaries and Inventory Proceeding Act, 2012State Act of Goa · Act 23 of 2016

Where the will is found open and tampered with, or torn, the following provisions shall apply:-

(a) Where the will is found cancelled and obliterated, or torn, either amidst the effects of the testator or in the possession of a third party, to such an extent that it is not possible to read the original disposition, it shall be deemed to be non-existent;

(b) Where it is proved that any person other than the testator has tampered with the will, the provisions of sections 239 and 240 which are applicable to a person who fraudulently withholds or removes the will shall be applicable to such person.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Goa Succession, Special Notaries and Inventory Proceeding Act, 2012
Section242
Marginal noteTampered or torn will
JurisdictionState of Goa
StatusIn force as published by the source

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