Priyamvada Devi Birla will case: HC notice to 3 firms of MP Birla Group

While Birlas say firms are part of dispute and will fall under orders and decisions of Probate Court, Lodhas say they are not part of proceedings regarding the estate of late Priyamvada Devi Birla

The Calcutta High Court on Monday issued a notice to three MP Birla Group entities to appear before the court on June 12 over the dispute between the Birlas and Lodhas on Priyamvada Devi Birla’s will. The companies — Birla Corporation, Birla Cable, and Vindhya Telelinks — are likely to send their representatives even as the court decides on the issue of jurisdiction.

Though the MP Birla Group did not comment on the development, a family spokesperson said: “The Single Judge has passed order for issuing notice when despite the explicit directions of the Division Bench and Supreme Court, the