Parliament has removed the mandatory probate requirement for Wills in Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata under the Repealing and Amending Act, 2025. This change, affecting Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, and Parsis, eliminates a colonial-era procedural hurdle that caused significant delays and costs, even for undisputed inheritances. While no longer compulsory, obtaining a probate remains an optional but recommended step for beneficiaries to streamline asset transfer and avoid potential future complications.