Union Of India & Anr vs Raja Mohammed Amir Mohammad Khan

The Supreme Court addressed the contempt petition concerning the release of Rs.1,77,38,828.11 held by the Custodian of Enemy Property, affirming the Bombay High Court's directive to return properties to Raja Mohammed Amir Mohammad Khan under the Enemy Property Act, 1968. The Court reiterated that the applicant, as the sole legal heir, is entitled to the funds credited to the Estate of Mahmudabad. The Court emphasized compliance with its prior orders, warning that failure to do so would constitute contempt, and dismissed the appeal with costs of Rs.5 lakhs.