Udaipur, December 30 (Udaipur Kiran): A fresh legal dispute has emerged over the will of late Arvind Singh Mewar, a member of the erstwhile Mewar royal family, with serious allegations being raised by his daughters against the validity of the document. The matter has now reached the courts, drawing significant attention due to the stature of the family involved.

Arvind Singh Mewar’s daughters, Padmaja and Bhargavi, have challenged the will in court, claiming that their father was not in a sound mental condition at the time it was executed. In their petition, they have alleged that he was addicted to alcohol and not mentally capable of taking independent and rational decisions, thereby questioning the legality of the will.

Responding to these claims, Arvind Singh’s son, Dr Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, strongly refuted the allegations. He stated that the accusations made by his sisters were deeply hurtful and disrespectful to their father’s dignity. He said it was painful that, driven by property disputes, such allegations were being levelled against a parent who had devoted his life to the family and society. He further stated that his father was mentally sound and fully capable of taking decisions at the time the will was executed.

Arvind Singh Mewar passed away on March 16, 2025. Prior to his death, he had executed and registered his will on February 7, naming his son as the sole beneficiary of his self-acquired properties. The legal challenge to the will began shortly after his demise.

The dispute also involves claims by the daughters over several properties, including Shikarbadi land, a portion of Mewar House in Mumbai, and Darjeeling House, among others. The daughters have sought a share in these properties, asserting their rights over the assets.

Dr Lakshyaraj Singh has submitted an affidavit before the High Court stating that his father was mentally fit and capable of managing his affairs. He also stated that during his lifetime, Arvind Singh had accepted gift deeds from his daughters and that they had earlier resigned from directorships in family companies at his direction.

The legal battle has now reached a critical stage, with the Supreme Court transferring all related cases pending in the Jodhpur and Mumbai High Courts to the Delhi High Court. The apex court has directed all parties to appear before the Delhi High Court on January 12, where further proceedings in the matter will take place.