Whether attester of a will is entitled to receive benefits under that same will ?

 Legal Framework under the Indian Succession Act, 1925

The question of whether an attesting witness (attester) to a will can receive benefits under that same will is governed by Section 67 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925. The Act lays down specific rules on this issue, and the answer depends on both the religion of the testator and the role of the witness.

General Rule: Bequest to Attesting Witness Is Void

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