Saif Ali Khan Property : In a significant legal setback, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed actor Saif Ali Khan’s petition challenging the government’s notice to declare the Pataudi family properties in Bhopal as ‘Enemy Property’, putting assets worth ₹15,000 crore at risk of confiscation.
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The properties, spanning from Kohefiza to Chiklod in Bhopal, belong to the Pataudi family, including Saif Ali Khan and Sharmila Tagore. The dispute originated in 2014 when the Enemy Property Department issued a notice classifying these ancestral properties as “Enemy Property.”
Justice Vivek Agrawal’s single-bench ruling on December 13, 2024, suggested that Saif Ali Khan could file an appeal before the Appellate Tribunal. However, neither the actor nor his family has taken any legal steps following this recommendation.
The controversy intensified following a 2016 central government ordinance that effectively nullified inheritance rights over these properties. The assets include significant historical landmarks such as Flag Staff House, where Saif Ali Khan spent his childhood, along with Noor-us-Sabah Palace and Dar-us-Salam.
Understanding the Enemy Property Act:
The law enables the central government to seize properties of individuals who migrated to Pakistan after partition. The last Nawab of Bhopal, Hamidullah Khan, had three daughters. The eldest, Abida Sultan, migrated to Pakistan in 1950, while Sajida Sultan remained in India, marrying Nawab Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and becoming the rightful heir.
Legal Implications:
The High Court granted a 30-day window for the Khan family to approach the Appellate Tribunal to reclaim the properties. With no claims filed yet, the government can legally proceed with the confiscation of these assets, estimated at ₹15,000 crore, including historic buildings and lands associated with the Bhopal estate. (Saif Ali Khan Property)
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