A man in Gujarat was left in disbelief after he found old share certificates worth crores while decluttering his late grandfather’s home in Una, Somnath district. The shocking discovery at his ancestral house, however, turned into a legal battle, and the matter was taken to the Gujarat High Court.
The grandson had inherited his grandfather Savji Patel’s estate following his death. While clearing the home, he suddenly noticed some documents dumped in a dustbin, only to realize later that they were share certificates. The physical documents were once reportedly used to prove ownership of company shares.
Family locked In Legal Battle Over Ownership
When the man examined the market value of the documents, he was left stunned as the shares were worth Rs 2.5 crore. It was nothing short of a miracle for the family who had struggled to make ends meet.
The shortcut to becoming rich overnight was, however, short-lived, as both the man and his father claimed ownership of the share certificates. The family feud erupted after the latter argued that he was the rightful heir to all of Savji Patel’s assets because he was his son.
Meanwhile, the grandson was also adamant and insisted that he discovered the certificates and now they legally belong to him. The documents turned the family members into enemies as they fought over who deserved the fortune. The matter now lies with the Gujarat High Court.
About Savji Patel
Savji Patel, worked as a waiter at a hotel in Diu, as per NDTV reports. His son, the father now claiming the ownership of the shares, also worked in Diu, while the grandson lived in Una. Patel had named his grandson as the legal heir to his Una house.
The complex case has become a hot topic of discussion in the city, exposing the high-stakes legal fight between the family, which once lived modestly. The court will now decide who truly owns the share certificates worth crores.
