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...