Bollywood | Entertainment | India News :  Reports suggest that properties estimated to be worth Rs 150 billion owned by the Pataudi family, with a partial link to Saif Ali Khan, could be taken over by the Indian government under the Enemy Property Act, 1968. 

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has been in the spotlight for a while now. He may have been discharged and on the road to recovery after a knife attack, but his woes are far from over. Latest reports suggest that properties worth an estimated Rs 150 billion owned by the Pataudi family, with a partial link to Saif Ali Khan, could be taken over by the Indian government under the Enemy Property Act, 1968. In 2019, the Madhya Pradesh High Court lifted the stay imposed on these properties. Some of these properties in the ruling included Saif’s childhood home Flag Staff House, the Noor-Us-Sabah Palace, Dar-Us-Salam, Bungalow of Habibi, Ahmedabad Palace, Kohefiza Property, among others. Now, the government may seize these properties under the Enemy Property Act that allows the government to take over properties belonging to persons who migrated to Pakistan after the Partition. What is the Enemy Property Act, 1968? The Enemy Property Act, 1968 gives the government the power to claim properties owned by those who migrated to Pakistan after Partition. Following the India-Pakistan wars of 1965 and 1971, many migrated from India to Pakistan, leaving behind their ancestral property. The Defence of India Act, 1962, states that the Indian government can take over properties and companies of individuals who took Pakistani nationality. The central government vested these “enemy properties” in the Custodian of Enemy Property for India. This was also done on the properties left by those who migrated to China after the 1962 Sino-Indian war. The Enemy Property Act, 1968, was amended in 2017. The amended act now expands the definition of “enemy subject” to include the enemy’s legal heir and successor “whether or not a citizen of India or the citizen of a country which is not an enemy or the enemy, enemy subject or his legal heir and successor who has changed his nationality." Kapil Sharma death threat: Indian comedian receives threat from Pakistan, sender demands reply in 8 hours How is the Pataudi family's property linked to the Enemy Property Act? Bhopal's last Nawab was Hamidullah Khan when India gained independence from British rule in 1947. He had three daughters. His eldest, Abida Sultan, migrated to Pakistan in 1950. The second daughter, Sajida Sultan, remained in India, and was married to Nawab Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi- the Nawab of Pataudi, Haryana. Sajida became the legal heir after her father's death. Sajida's son was former cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. His son Saif Ali Khan, the grandson of Sajida, inherited a share of the properties. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saba Pataudi (@sabapataudi) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saba Pataudi (@sabapataudi View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saba Pataudi (@sabapataudi) In 2014, the Custodian of the Enemy Property Department declared the Pataudi family’s properties in Bhopal as “enemy property”. The government argued that Abida Sultan, Sajida's elder sister, had migrated to Pakistan, and hence the properties could be termed as "enemy property." The dispute over the Pataudi family property was fuelled further after a 2016 ordinance by the Indian government stated that heirs would not have any right over the property. Saif Ali Khan gets grand welcome post hospital discharge, home lit up with lights The Pataudi family moved the MP High Court in 2015 against the Custodian’s notice declaring the Pataudi family’s properties as “enemy property”. The HC put a stay on the property at the time, but in 2019, recognised Sajida Sultan as the legal heir. However, last month, the High Court dismissed Saif’s petition. Saif Ali Khan meets auto driver who rushed him to hospital after knife attack Who owns the Pataudi Palace? Saif is also the legal heir to the Pataudi Palace. Earlier the palace was leased out to a hotel chain. “My father leased it out and Francis (Wacziarg) and Aman (Nath), who ran a hotel there took good care of the property. My mother (Sharmila Tagore) has a cottage there and she was always very comfortable,” Saif had said in an earlier interview. “It was a fair financial arrangement and contrary to reports, I did not have to buy it back because I already owned it,” Saif said in an interview with Bollywood Hungama in 2021. Saif now uses the palace as a summer home and often leases it out for the purpose of film shooting. Also read: Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Intruder stabbed actor to free himself from his grip, recounts chilling details to cops In a recent interview with Housing.com, his sister Soha shared some more insights about the palace’s history, and said that Saif is the one who owns it. Soha revealed that her grandmother, Sajida Sultan, was the begum of Bhopal, and her grandfather was the nawab of Pataudi. He loved her for many years but hadn’t been allowed to marry her by her father. “The Pataudi Palace was built to impress his father-in-law.” Soha added, “He built it in 1935 so that they could get married. He wanted to impress his father-in-law but halfway through building it, he ran out of money! So when you go there, you will see there are lots of carpets and some of them have marble floors underneath, but a lot of them have just normal cement, because he ran out of money.” Saif Ali Khan has so far not reacted to the new court ruling that may lead to the seizure of some of his property. Khan has been recovering after a knife attack that took place at his Mumbai residence on January 16 when an attacker tried to flee after a failed attempt at burglary. Saif got into a scuffle in the process, and was stabbed by the intruder.

Explained: Why Saif Ali Khan's family could lose ancestral property worth Rs 150 billion

Bowling legend Bishan Singh Bedi lauded Rahane's captaincy in India's Test series win against Australia and felt that skipper Virat Kohli should hand over the leadership role to Ajinkya, and continue his career as one of the best batsmen in the longest format of the game.&nbsp;

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Bishan Singh Bedi was mighty impressed with the way Rahane led India to an away win against Australia and compared his leadership to that of Tiger Pataudi. "Personally, I am floored with the way Rahane conjured magic from broken bodies around him. The way he handled his meagre resources reminds me of Tiger Pataudi, who throughout his captaincy tenure was woefully short of a well-rounded unit but his leadership alone gave Indian cricket fresh legs. It was Pataudi who defined an “Indianness” in our cricket. He infused in us a thrilling sense of being together in this ride," Bedi wrote in the Indian Express.

"I’ve observed Rahane pretty closely on this tour. The hallmark of any captain is his ability to handle the bowling resources. This is where yours truly has become an absolute 'mureed' of Rahane. Three Tests is good enough time to assess a captain’s bowling changes and fielding placements. I tried hard but I couldn’t find a single Rahane move which could be questioned by armchair critics like me.

"For me personally, it was more important that the Indian bowlers thrived under Rahane’s quiet but watchful eyes. Ravichandran Ashwin is not easily satisfied with himself or even with the man at the helm. But it was heartening to see him at peace with himself and also the captain. You could see him all-involved in the final Test even when he wasn’t in the playing XI. The obvious sign of a disgruntled dressing room are sulking faces of those carrying drinks.

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"Even to a critical eye, it was pleasing to see a captain who was unperturbed, unruffled and least demonstrative. What sealed my vote for him was his gesture at the end of the Test. Watching him hand over the glittering Border-Gavaskar Trophy to T Natarajan, a rookie on his first away tour, would have had the cricketing Gods looking down at him with kind eyes. This for me was pure and simple leadership at its honest best.

"The great Richie Benaud famously said, “Captaincy is 90 per cent luck and 10 per cent skill. But don’t try it without that 10 per cent.” Rahane has both, though with a minor change in proportion. He has 50 per cent luck and 50 per cent skill."

According to former India spinner, the Team must decide between Virat Kohli, the great batsman or 'mediocre captain'.

"I hope I’m not giving the impression of bending my back to build a case for Rahane to take over as Test captain. If anything my sincere aim is to prolong Virat Kohli’s batting career for the country. Shared responsibilities in cricket are different from corporate/political fields whence individuals are almost vying for cut-throat glory. In sports, especially cricket, captains can be seen swimming or sinking with the teams they lead.

"Another ticklish thought pops up in my mind: Does India need Virat Kohli the great batsman or Virat Kohli a mediocre captain in the long run? Providence has provided us with an instant option. Rahane can lead in Tests while Kohli and Rohit Sharma can share the duties in white-ball cricket. I am certain none of the selectors would want to own up this responsibility.

"Maybe Kohli can offer to make an honourable way for Rahane to take over during the series against England at home. I can assure no bad blood would be caused when we ensure that the larger picture on the canvas is Indian cricket."

Virat Kohli will return to lead Team India&nbsp;against England in the upcoming Test series.&nbsp;

Bowling legend Bishan Singh Bedi lauded Rahane's captaincy in India's Test series win against Australia and felt that skipper Virat Kohli should hand over the leadership role to Ajinkya, and continue his career as one of the best batsmen in the longest format of the game.

Bowling legend Bishan Singh Bedi lauded Rahane's captaincy in India's Test series win against Australia and felt that skipper Virat Kohli should hand over the leadership role to Ajinkya, and continue his career as one of the best batsmen in the longest format of the game. ALSO READ: 6 Indian cricketers got this special gift from Anand Mahindra for their historic win against Australia Bishan Singh Bedi was mighty impressed with the way Rahane led India to an away win against Australia and compared his leadership to that of Tiger Pataudi. "Personally, I am floored with the way Rahane conjured magic from broken bodies around him. The way he handled his meagre resources reminds me of Tiger Pataudi, who throughout his captaincy tenure was woefully short of a well-rounded unit but his leadership alone gave Indian cricket fresh legs. It was Pataudi who defined an “Indianness” in our cricket. He infused in us a thrilling sense of being together in this ride," Bedi wrote in the Indian Express. "I’ve observed Rahane pretty closely on this tour. The hallmark of any captain is his ability to handle the bowling resources. This is where yours truly has become an absolute 'mureed' of Rahane. Three Tests is good enough time to assess a captain’s bowling changes and fielding placements. I tried hard but I couldn’t find a single Rahane move which could be questioned by armchair critics like me. "For me personally, it was more important that the Indian bowlers thrived under Rahane’s quiet but watchful eyes. Ravichandran Ashwin is not easily satisfied with himself or even with the man at the helm. But it was heartening to see him at peace with himself and also the captain. You could see him all-involved in the final Test even when he wasn’t in the playing XI. The obvious sign of a disgruntled dressing room are sulking faces of those carrying drinks. ALSO READ: Inside Team Room: Wear that 36 all out like a badge, R Sridhar recalls 'Raviship' and more "Even to a critical eye, it was pleasing to see a captain who was unperturbed, unruffled and least demonstrative. What sealed my vote for him was his gesture at the end of the Test. Watching him hand over the glittering Border-Gavaskar Trophy to T Natarajan, a rookie on his first away tour, would have had the cricketing Gods looking down at him with kind eyes. This for me was pure and simple leadership at its honest best. "The great Richie Benaud famously said, “Captaincy is 90 per cent luck and 10 per cent skill. But don’t try it without that 10 per cent.” Rahane has both, though with a minor change in proportion. He has 50 per cent luck and 50 per cent skill." According to former India spinner, the Team must decide between Virat Kohli, the great batsman or 'mediocre captain'. "I hope I’m not giving the impression of bending my back to build a case for Rahane to take over as Test captain. If anything my sincere aim is to prolong Virat Kohli’s batting career for the country. Shared responsibilities in cricket are different from corporate/political fields whence individuals are almost vying for cut-throat glory. In sports, especially cricket, captains can be seen swimming or sinking with the teams they lead. "Another ticklish thought pops up in my mind: Does India need Virat Kohli the great batsman or Virat Kohli a mediocre captain in the long run? Providence has provided us with an instant option. Rahane can lead in Tests while Kohli and Rohit Sharma can share the duties in white-ball cricket. I am certain none of the selectors would want to own up this responsibility. "Maybe Kohli can offer to make an honourable way for Rahane to take over during the series against England at home. I can assure no bad blood would be caused when we ensure that the larger picture on the canvas is Indian cricket." Virat Kohli will return to lead Team India against England in the upcoming Test series.

'Virat Kohli the great batsman or a mediocre captain?': Bishan Singh Bedi opines

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Explained: Why Saif Ali Khan's family could lose ancestral property worth Rs 150 billion

'Virat Kohli the great batsman or a mediocre captain?': Bishan Singh Bedi opines