Which of the following is not true about the mode of proof for a will?
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At least one attesting witness is to be examined.
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It is necessary to call any attesting witness if will has not been registered.
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No proof is required if it is admitted by an heir of the executant.
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Where attesting witness is not found, handwriting of attesting witness and signature of executant must be proved.
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None of these
Option (1) is incorrect: Under the Indian Evidence Act, one attesting witness will always be required to be examined for the proof of a will. Option (2) is incorrect: Under the Indian Evidence Act, whether will is registered or not, one attesting witness will always be required to be examined for the proof of a will. Option (3) is correct: Under the Indian Evidence Act, whether it is admitted by the heir, at least one attesting witness will always be required to be examined for the proof of a will. Option (4) is incorrect: Under the Indian Evidence Act, if no such attesting witness can be found, it must be proved that the attestation of one attesting witness at least is in his handwriting and that the signature of the person executing the document is in the handwriting of that person.