I am the petitioner in my SUCCESSION case. I have completed bringing my evidence in my succession case. I now wish to give an application for liquidating the bank locker contents by requesting the judge to grant me a local commissioner, so that the jewellery can all be converted in to cash upon sale in the presence of the local commissioner. This will be easy for both my respondents and myself, when we share it in to 2 halves. We are yet to do the final arguments. Would the court reject my application for liquidating the contents of the locker? Would the court agree with the respondents in case they give a negative reply to my application? OR.....would the locker liquidation stage come after I get my succession certificate...????

In a succession case, the court typically does not have the authority to order the liquidation of bank locker contents unless there are exceptional circumstances involved, such as a dispute over the ownership of the items or if the locker contents have a direct bearing on the succession matter.

If you wish to liquidate the bank locker contents and distribute the proceeds between yourself and the respondents, you would generally need to wait until you obtain a succession certificate from the court. A succession certificate is a legal document granted by a civil court that establishes the legal heirs of a deceased person and gives them the authority to inherit debts, securities, and other assets of the deceased.

Once you have obtained the succession certificate, you can then approach the court and file an application to request the liquidation of the bank locker contents. The court will then consider your application and may appoint a local commissioner to oversee the process of converting the jewelry into cash and ensure a fair distribution of the proceeds between the parties.

If the respondents object to your application for liquidation of the bank locker contents, the court will consider their objections and may hold a hearing to determine whether or not to grant your request. Ultimately, the court will make a decision based on the facts and circumstances of the case, taking into account the interests of all parties involved.

It is advisable to consult with a lawyer who specializes in succession law to guide you through the process and ensure that your rights are protected.