Himachal Pradesh Government Declared Sole Owner of Wildflower Hall
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...