62-Year Property Fight Ends in Rajasthan Court

A property dispute that had been pending for over six decades has reached its conclusion in the Rajasthan High Court. The case, originating in 1961 and identified as the oldest first appeal at the Jaipur bench, concerned the division of family assets among the heirs of the late jagirdar Bishan Singh.

The dispute began with a claim by the younger son, Raja Hari Singh, against his elder brother, Raja Ishwari Singh, and their mother, alleging denial of his rightful share. The elder brother had asserted exclusive inheritance rights based on the rule of primogeniture. A trial court's decision in 1978 awarded one-third shares to each son and the mother.

Following an appeal by the elder son in 1979, the case continued through subsequent generations. The trial court issued a final decree on August 13, 2026, reaffirming the 1978 division. As all involved parties consented to this distribution, the high court deemed the appeal purposeless and officially closed the case on Monday, ending the 60-year legal battle.

The final hearing before Justice Ashok Kumar Jain saw counsel for both sides acknowledge the agreement. Achal Singh's counsel confirmed no objections were raised at the trial court stage, while Hari Singh's counsel affirmed the final decree was accepted by all parties. With universal consent on the property arrangement, the court concluded its proceedings.