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AP High Court orders SBI to release woman's 23-year-held inheritance
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 02:04 PM
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed State Bank of India to hand over an inheritance that was held for 23 years.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court issued a judgment ordering State Bank of India to release an inheritance that had been in the bank's possession for more than two decades. The court’s decision comes after a woman filed a petition seeking the return of assets that were part of her family’s estate.
According to court records, the inheritance was placed with SBI around 23 years ago following the death of a relative. The woman alleges that the bank has neither transferred the funds nor provided a clear account of the assets, prompting legal action.
In its order, the bench directed the bank to furnish a detailed statement of the held assets and to release the inheritance to the rightful heir without further delay. The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding individual property rights against institutional inertia.
Legal experts note that the case highlights procedural gaps in how banks manage dormant or disputed accounts, and the judgment may prompt other claimants to seek similar relief from the courts.
According to court records, the inheritance was placed with SBI around 23 years ago following the death of a relative. The woman alleges that the bank has neither transferred the funds nor provided a clear account of the assets, prompting legal action.
In its order, the bench directed the bank to furnish a detailed statement of the held assets and to release the inheritance to the rightful heir without further delay. The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding individual property rights against institutional inertia.
Legal experts note that the case highlights procedural gaps in how banks manage dormant or disputed accounts, and the judgment may prompt other claimants to seek similar relief from the courts.