Case Summary
The petitioners are Valsa Sukumaran and her son S. Pradeep seeking a Succession Certificate for the assets of the deceased Dr. S. Sasi Kumar. The deceased left behind a pension account and equity shares without a valid nomination or will.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Succession certificate to receive the amount of Rs.6,06,348 and redeem equity shares valued at Rs.2,14,000.
Case Type
Succession
Final Judgment
No
The court allowed the petitioners' request for a Succession Certificate to inherit the deceased's assets. They were found to be the only legal heirs of Dr. S. Sasi Kumar.
Why Plaintiff Won:
The petitioners proved they are the only legal heirs of deceased Dr. S.Sasikumar.
The petitioners proved they are the only legal heirs of deceased Dr. S.Sasikumar.
Losing Side's Weaknesses:
The petitioners proved they are the only legal heirs of deceased Dr. S.Sasikumar.
The petitioners proved they are the only legal heirs of deceased Dr. S.Sasikumar.
Supporting Evidence
The evidence of PW1 remains unchallenged. As such, I find that the petitioners have proved that they are the only legal heirs of deceased S.Sasikumar and they are legally entitled to inherit his assets and security.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, the petition is allowed as follows: Issue succession certificate in the name of the petitioners to receive the amount of Rs.6,06,348/- (Rupees Six lakhs six thousand three hundred and forty eight only) which is outstanding in Treasury Savings Account No.2128...
Parties Involved
Parties
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- Valsa Sukumaran
- Party Age
- 79
- Relation
- W/o
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- S. Pradeep
- Party Age
- 52
- Relation
- S/o
Plaintiffs Documents
Death Certificate, Pass book of Treasury Savings Bank, Original Share Certificate, Legal-Heirship Certificate
Defendants Documents
Advocates
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Smt.Roopa.A.P
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Declaration
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Issue succession certificate in the name of the petitioners to receive the amount of Rs.6,06,348/- and redeem the equity shares.
Evidence:
I find that the petitioners have proved that they are the only legal heirs of deceased S.Sasikumar and they are legally entitled to inherit his assets and security.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Death Certificate
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
It shows that S.Sasikumar expired on 16/02/2021.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
Pass book of Treasury Savings Bank
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
It is maintained in the name of deceased Dr.S.Sasikumar.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type:
Original Share Certificate
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
It shows the investment in equity shares of M/s.KIMS Healthcare Management Limited.
Reference:
Ext.A3
Document Type:
Original Share Certificate
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
It shows the investment in equity shares of M/s.KIMS Healthcare Management Limited.
Reference:
Ext.A4
Document Type:
Legal-Heirship Certificate
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
It shows that the petitioners are the sole legal heirs of deceased S.Sasikumar.
Reference:
Ext.A5
Case Classification
Case Type
Succession
Category
Other Civil Cases
District
Thiruvananthapuram
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court Thiruvananthapuram
Common Reasons
Case Code
Case between Valsa Sukumaran vs S. Pradeep regarding issuance of Succession Certificate
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Case between Valsa Sukumaran vs S. Pradeep regarding issuance of Succession Certificate