State Act
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Section 242. Tampered or torn will.
The Goa Succession, Special Notaries and Inventory Proceeding Act, 2012
Act no. 23 of 20162016In forceGoa (State Act)
242. Tampered or torn will.— 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.