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The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a significant judgment delivered on October 14, 2025 , upheld the state government’s complete ownership of Mashobra Resort Limited (MRL) —the joint venture that once co-owned the prestigious Wildflower Hall property with East India Hotels (EIH) , part of the Oberoi Group . The verdict marks the end of a nearly three-decade legal battle between the state and the EIH Group, affirming the government’s exclusive rights over the property, assets, and profits associated with the luxury resort. Court Ruling: State Declared Sole Owner of Mashobra Resort Limited According to the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s order , the entire ownership of the joint venture company (MRL) and its assets now rest with the Himachal Pradesh government . The court declared that: The bank balance of approximately ₹320 crore belonging to the joint venture company would be transferred to the state . An additional ₹25 crore is to be paid to the state as per an arbitra...

Oberoi Hotel Group Family Dispute: Delhi High Court  Issues Injunction on PRS Oberoi’s Shares In a significant development in the Oberoi Hotel Group family dispute, the Delhi High Court on September 12, 2024, issued an interim order in favor of Anastasia Oberoi, daughter of the late veteran hotelier PRS Oberoi. The lawsuit, filed by Anastasia, has brought into focus the contentious issue of inheritance and the control of shares in EIH Limited, which manages the renowned Oberoi and Trident hotel chains. The Dispute: Control Over PRS Oberoi’s Estate The lawsuit was filed by Anastasia Oberoi, alleging that her brother Vikramjit Oberoi, sister Natasha Oberoi, and cousin Arjun Oberoi, along with the executors of PRS Oberoi’s will, were conspiring to obstruct the execution of the will and manipulate the distribution of shares and properties left behind by their late father. The case revolves around the control of the family’s substantial holdings in EIH Limited, Oberoi Hotels Pvt. Ltd., ...