Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Gujarat Man Finds ₹2.5 Crore Share Certificates in Dustbin, Sparks Family Dispute
Imagine a family found a valuable treasure, like lottery tickets worth a lot of money, hidden in an old house.
A young man found these valuable papers in a dustbin while cleaning the house he inherited from his grandfather.
The treasure was worth millions of rupees!
But then, his father also said the treasure should be his.
Now, the family can't agree on who the treasure belongs to.
Because they can't decide, they have to ask a judge to make the final decision.
The court will figure out who gets to keep the valuable discovery.
Share certificates worth approximately ₹2.5 crore were discovered in a dustbin at a deceased man's house in Gujarat.
The certificates were found by the deceased's grandson while he was cleaning the inherited property.
A dispute has arisen between the grandson and his father (the deceased's son) over the ownership of the share certificates.
The grandson claims ownership because he found the documents in a house bequeathed to him.
The case is headed to the Gujarat High Court for a decision on ownership.
- Who
- A grandson and his father (son of the deceased Savji Patel)
- What
- Found share certificates worth approximately ₹2.5 crore in a dustbin at the grandfather's house, leading to an ownership dispute.
- When
- After the death of Savji Patel, when the grandson was cleaning the inherited house.
- Where
- In a dustbin at Savji Patel's house in Una, Gujarat.
- Why
- The grandson claims ownership because he found the certificates in a property bequeathed to him, while the son asserts his claim as the direct heir.
Grandson's Claim
Son's Claim
Basis of Ownership
Grandson's Claim
Found the share certificates in the dustbin of the house which was inherited by him from his grandfather.
Son's Claim
Is the direct heir of the deceased Savji Patel and therefore claims ownership of all his assets.
Discovery Location
Grandson's Claim
Discovered the certificates in a dustbin within the property he inherited.
Son's Claim
Argues that the location of discovery does not supersede the rights of the direct heir.
Resolution Path
Grandson's Claim
Believes his discovery in his inherited property grants him ownership.
Son's Claim
Asserts his status as the direct heir makes him the rightful owner, regardless of where the certificates were found.
- Location of Discovery
- Una, Gujarat
- Approximate Value of Shares
- ₹2.5 crore
- Deceased Shareholder
- Savji Patel
- Found By
- Grandson
- Claimants
- Grandson and Son of Savji Patel
- Legal Venue
- Gujarat High Court
- Next Hearing Date
- November 3