Section 239Probate of copy where original exists

s. 239

239. Probate of copy where original exists When the will is in the possession of a person residing out of [Bangladesh], who has refused or neglected to deliver it up, but a copy has been transmitted to the executor, and it is necessary for the interests of the estate that probate should be granted without waiting for the arrival of the original, probate may be granted of the copy so transmitted, limited until the will or an authenticated copy of it is produced.

1. 17. The word "Bangladesh" was substituted, for the words "the Province in which application for probate is made" by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973)