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(c) The propounder has taken active part in execution and registration of the will under which he has got substantial benefit. The respondent has been described as the universal legatee and the entire property movable and immoveable has been given to him. According to P. W. 1 the scribe, Niranjan Bal, the legatee, accompanied the testator and told him that the will was to be executed in his favour and approved the draft. It is the legatee again who saw the draft and approved it before it was finally scribed. It is the legatee again who went to P. W. 1 to take return of the will after registration. He was also present at the time of execution of the will.