Court Dismisses Property Ownership Case Related to Actress Sridevi’s Estate

A legal case filed in the Chengalpattu court claiming ownership rights over property linked to late actress Sridevi has been dismissed. The petition had sought rights over property associated with Sridevi’s family, leading to legal proceedings in the lower court. However, the matter was later challenged before the Madras High Court. According to reports, the dispute relates to land reportedly purchased by Sridevi in 1988 from members of the Sambandha Mudaliar family along the east Coast Road region near Chennai. The petitioners questioned the ownership and validity of the transaction while seeking legal rights over the property. After examining the case, the Madras High Court rejected the petition and dismissed the proceedings initiated in the Chengalpattu court. The court reportedly observed that the case lacked sufficient legal basis to continue further. The judgment is seen as a significant relief for Sridevi’s family, as the dismissal effectively ends the ownership challenge connected to the disputed property. Legal experts note that courts generally place importance on valid property records, documentary evidence, and the delay involved in raising ownership claims after several decades. Sridevi was one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated actresses, with a career spanning Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada films. Even after her passing in 2018, matters related to her legacy and family properties continue to attract public attention.