In a succession case, can the judge do judgement beyond the prayer? I am declared class 2 legal heir by the court. My respondents have not filed any document that prooves their legal heir status.can they be granted succession certificate along with me. My respondents are the descendants of my deceased defendant.

In a succession case, the court's judgment should generally be within the scope of the prayers sought by the parties in their pleadings. However, the court may grant relief beyond the specific prayers if it deems fit and just in the circumstances of the case.

If you have been declared a Class 2 legal heir by the court, that decision establishes your status as a legal heir entitled to a share in the estate of the deceased. If your respondents have not provided any documents to prove their legal heir status, it may be difficult for them to be granted a succession certificate along with you, especially if you have already been declared a legal heir by the court.

The fact that the respondents are descendants of the deceased defendant may give them some claim to the estate, but without proof of their legal heir status, it may be challenging for them to establish their entitlement to a share in the estate.

Ultimately, the court will consider all relevant evidence and arguments presented by the parties before making a decision on the issuance of a succession certificate or the distribution of the estate. It is advisable for all parties to provide any necessary documentation or evidence to support their claims during the legal proceedings.