Saif Ali Khan’s Pataudi family property worth Rs 15000 crore in trouble? Here’s what exactly happened

Reports indicate that properties associated with the Saif Ali Khan family’s history, valued at approximately 150 billion rupees in Bhopal, are now one step closer to being managed by the government. This development follows the Madhya Pradesh High Court lifting an order preventing control of these properties, which was put in place back in 2015.

As per India Today’s report, the court has removed the hold placed on the Pataudi family‘s ancestral properties, potentially allowing for their seizure under the Enemy Property Act of 1968. Properties of interest include the Flag Staff House, a childhood home for Saif Ali Khan, as well as Noor-Us-Sabah Palace, Dar-Us-Salam, Bungalow of Habibi, Ahmedabad Palace, Kohefiza Property, and other significant properties.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d like to share an important legal update: In line with my advice on staying informed about relevant matters, I learned that Justice Vivek Agarwal recently emphasized the remedy available under the amended Enemy Property Act of 2017. He specifically directed the Pataudi family to submit a representation within 30 days, underscoring the importance of this statutory action.

For those not familiar, the Enemy Property Act empowers the Central government to seize properties that were once owned by people who moved to Pakistan following the Partition of India in 1947.

I will explain the ancestry of the Pataudi family. The last ruler of Bhopal, Hamidullah Khan, was our forefather. He had three daughters. The eldest, Abida Sultan, migrated to Pakistan in 1950. The second daughter, Sajida Sultan, stayed back in India and wedded Nawab Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, thereby inheriting the family lineage legally.

Saif Ali Khan is the descendant of Sajida Sultan, who had ownership rights to certain properties. Yet, due to Abida Sultan moving to Pakistan, these properties were considered “enemy property” by the government and taken over.

Due to the ambiguity surrounding the Pataudi family sharing their perspective, the Bhopal district authorities chose not to discuss ongoing events. Nevertheless, Bhopal Collector Kaushalendra Vikram Singh stated that no actions would be initiated until the High Court’s decision is definitive.

As a lifestyle expert, I might say: Back in 2015, the Enemy Property Custodian Office based in Mumbai declared the Nawab of Bhopal’s land as government property. Following this decision, the Pataudi family took legal action.

In 2015, the High Court commenced proceedings regarding the disputed property case involving Saif Ali Khan, his mother Sharmila Tagore, sisters Soha Ali Khan and Saba Ali Khan, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s sister Sabiha Sultan, the government, and other parties.

In this piece, figures presented are drawn from India Today. While we strive for precision in our reporting, please note that the majority of these numbers should be considered approximations unless explicitly stated otherwise. If you have any corrections or suggestions regarding our content, feel free to reach out at editorial@pinkvilla.com.

The figures provided here are sourced from India Today. We make every effort to provide accurate information; however, please be aware that most of these numbers should be regarded as approximations unless specified otherwise. If you have any feedback or suggestions about our editorial content, we welcome your input at editorial@pinkvilla.com.

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2025-01-22 06:37