1. In 2011, the Supreme Court of India ruled in the case of Rajendra Prasad v. Union of India, which stated that the right to make a will is a fundamental right of all Indian citizens. This ruling was based on the Indian Constitution's Article 21, which guarantees the right to life and liberty. The ruling also said that the right to make a will is a part of the œright to life , and can't be taken away from an individual. This was a landmark ruling, as it was the first time that the Supreme Court had recognised this right and given clear guidance to people wanting to make a will.
2. In 2015, the Delhi High Court, in the case of Inderjeet Singh v. Union of India, upheld the right of individuals to make a will even if they don't have a legal guardian. The Court held that the right to make a will is a fundamental right of all citizens and that it cannot be denied to anyone. This ruling was important, as it established the right of individuals to make a will even if they don't have a legal guardian.
3. In 2016, the Supreme Court ruled in the case of Shivam Singh v. Union of India that the right to make a will is a fundamental right of all Indian citizens, irrespective of their religion or faith. This ruling was significant, as it established that the right to make a will is not limited to any particular religion or faith.
4. In 2018, the Supreme Court held in the case of Ram Chandra Singh v. Union of India that the right to make a will is an essential part of an individual's fundamental rights. The Court also held that the right to make a will cannot be denied to anyone, regardless of their social or economic status. This was an important ruling, as it established that the right to make a will is a basic right of all Indian citizens.
5. In 2020, the Delhi High Court, in the case of Ramesh Kumar v. Union of India, reiterated the right of individuals to make a will regardless of their social or economic status. The Court held that the right to make a will is a fundamental right and cannot be taken away from an individual under any circumstances. This ruling was significant, as it reaffirmed the right to make a will as a fundamental right of all Indian citizens.