The omission of Section 213 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 represents a progressive leap in the evolution of Indian inheritance law. By eliminating the compulsory probate requirement for asserting rights under a will, the legislature has simplified legal procedures, enhanced access to justice, and modernised succession law in line with contemporary needs.
While probate continues to retain its importance in appropriate cases, Indian succession law has now moved toward a more practical, people-centric, and justice-oriented framework. a reform that will benefit litigants, lawyers, and courts alike.