Quick Summary: In a surprising turn of events, Ramubai Krushna Patil fights for her share of money from land taken for the Navi-Mumbai Project. The court case is about whether she's entitled to this money as the daughter of the original landowner.
The case is about land in Uran, District Raigad, taken for the Navi-Mumbai Project. The land belonged to Pandu alias Pandurang Manglya Patil and his brothers. Ramubai Krushna Patil, claiming to be Pandu's daughter, wanted her share of the money. The land was officially taken on September 24, 1986.
On July 18, 2016, the court decided to give compensation of Rs. 20,71,060 with interest. Ramubai and others asked for this money, and it was deposited by February 27, 2019.
In a surprising move, on October 10, 2019, other claimants questioned Ramubai's right to the money, saying she wasn't Pandu's daughter. They argued she was born from her mother's previous marriage.
The court decided that since the claimants' shares weren't clear, the money couldn't be given out until another court decided who the rightful heirs were. This decision was made on May 7, 2025, leaving Ramubai in a tough spot.
Ramubai's lawyer said the court's decision was unfair since her status as Pandu's daughter was never questioned before. The opposing lawyer said the matter should be settled in another court because of the dispute over Ramubai's parentage.
On January 29, 2026, Judge N.J. Jamadar ruled in favor of Ramubai, allowing her to receive 50% of the compensation, provided she submitted a promise to pay back any wrong payments and a bank guarantee. The judge stressed the need for fairness without unnecessary delays.
"The delay and inaction were at their own risk," remarked Judge Jamadar, pointing out the respondents' failure to act earlier.
While the court allowed Ramubai to access her share, the dispute continues, with a related civil suit still pending. The judgment highlights the complexity of legal battles over land inheritance and compensation.
