In a landmark legal victory for Saif Ali Khan and the Pataudi family, a civil court has resolved a decades-old land ownership dispute in Madhya Pradesh. The court ruled in favor of Saif, Sharmila Tagore, Soha Ali Khan, and other heirs of the former Bhopal royal family, effectively confirming their rights over a valuable 16.62-acre parcel in Nayapura and concluding a protracted legal battle.
### The Origins of the Dispute
The conflict traces back to 1998, when Akeel Ahmed and his associates initiated a lawsuit claiming ownership of the land. They alleged that it was gifted in 1936 by Nawab Hamidullah Khan, a figure from the former Bhopal royal lineage, to their predecessors. However, the plaintiffs were unable to provide substantial documentary evidence to support their claims in court.
In its ruling, the court highlighted not only the lack of valid proof but also the considerable delay in filing the lawsuit as key reasons for dismissing the case.
With this decisive judgment, the Pataudi family’s ownership of the 16.62-acre land is firmly reestablished, bringing an end to a lengthy struggle. This verdict marks a significant relief for Saif Ali Khan and his relatives, concluding a drawn-out legal saga over the property.
### Saif Ali Khan’s Recent Challenges
While this ruling brings closure to the land dispute, Saif Ali Khan has faced personal hardships as well. Last year, he made headlines after being attacked by a burglar at his home, resulting in a hospitalization that lasted nearly ten days due to multiple stab wounds and a spinal injury.
Months later, Saif shared his harrowing experience on the talk show “Two Much” with Kajol and Twinkle Khanna, revealing that both his younger son Jeh and their nanny were also victims of the attack.
On the professional front, Saif Ali Khan is set to appear in the horror thriller “Haiwaan” alongside Akshay Kumar. Filming has concluded, and director Priyadarshan shared wrap photos, though the release date remains undisclosed.