. BHOPAL: A local court in Bhopal dismissed a civil suit challenging ownership of a 16.62-acre parcel of prime land once linked to the erstwhile Bhopal royal family, ruling in favour of actor Saif Ali Khan, Sharmila Tagore, Soha Ali Khan and other legal heirs of the royal family, who were respondents in the case. The dispute related to land in Nayapura area of Huzur tehsil, where three residents claimed ownership. They argued the property was gifted to their father, late Vakil Ahmed, by the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal, Hamidullah Khan, in 1936 as a reward for services rendered by him and his ancestors during the princely era. The plaintiffs relied on entries in old revenue records and claimed continuous possession of the land, including construction of rooms, engagement of caretakers and allotment of small portions to others for residence and upkeep. However, in its order last week, court rejected the claims on multiple grounds. It held the plaintiffs failed to conclusively prove the alleged inayat (gift). It also found that the disputed land formed part of the personal property of Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi as mentioned in Bhopal merger agreement signed with govt of India in 1949. Court records showed following a family partition, 12.62 acres of the land were sold to a builder in 1998 by Pataudi and his family, preceded filing of the present suit. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Attack On My Life’: Suvendu Adhikari Targets Mamata Banerjee, Levels Serious AllegationUkrainian Envoy Hails PM Modi As Global Leader, Praises Ukraine Peace EffortsChirag Paswan Hits Out At Tejashwi Yadav Over ‘People Lost In Democracy’ commentIndia’s Reform Express Accelerates Growth and Investment, Says PM ModiAmit Shah Confident BJP Will Form Government In Kerala In 2026, Vote Share ClimbingOwaisi Blames Congress, Hits Out at UAPA After SC Denies Bail To Umar Khalid‘Some Historians, Politicians Tried To Whitewash History Of Invaders’: PM Modi Hits Out In Somnath‘Hijab-Clad PM’ Row: Owaisi’s ‘Tubelight’ Jab At Himanta Sarma Over ‘Only Hindu PM’ RemarksRSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Calls For Hindu Unity, Says India Will Lead World In 20–30 YearsPM Modi Offers Prayers At Somnath Temple, Witnesses Grand Drone Show & Fireworks At Swabhiman Parv123PhotostoriesSobhita Dhulipala’s most graceful saree looks – PicsHow to make Instant Rava Appe for breakfastCute parenting moments of Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali KhanInside Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben’s stylish Christian weddingLohri 2026: 11 must-try Punjabi dishes to celebrate Lohri‘The Raja Saab’: Educational qualification of the star cast10 things 90s kids begged their parents for, that Gen Z will be shocked even existed7 baby girl names inspired by Indian holy places that parents secretly love8 countries around the world most famous for their wildlifeSamantha Ruth Prabhu’s timeless saree looks that redefine elegance123Hot PicksTrump tariffsUS Supreme CourtGold rate todayBengaluru newsCigarette price hikePublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingUS Border Petrol Agent ShootCanada Immigration Applications 2026Kim KardashianVanessa BryantTrump TariffsConnor McDavidNFL PlayoffsAlex BregmanNandani SharmaFortnite Updates
BHOPAL: A local court in Bhopal dismissed a civil suit challenging ownership of a 16.62-acre parcel of prime land once linked to the erstwhile Bhopal royal family, ruling in favour of actor Saif Ali Khan, Sharmila Tagore, Soha Ali Khan and other legal heirs of the royal family, who were respondents in the case. The dispute related to land in Nayapura area of Huzur tehsil, where three residents claimed ownership. They argued the property was gifted to their father, late Vakil Ahmed, by the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal, Hamidullah Khan, in 1936 as a reward for services rendered by him and his ancestors during the princely era. The plaintiffs relied on entries in old revenue records and claimed continuous possession of the land, including construction of rooms, engagement of caretakers and allotment of small portions to others for residence and upkeep. However, in its order last week, court rejected the claims on multiple grounds. It held the plaintiffs failed to conclusively prove the alleged inayat (gift). It also found that the disputed land formed part of the personal property of Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi as mentioned in Bhopal merger agreement signed with govt of India in 1949. Court records showed following a family partition, 12.62 acres of the land were sold to a builder in 1998 by Pataudi and his family, preceded filing of the present suit.
