Rajasthan High Court questions why ex-royals use titles like Maharaja or Princess in petitions. Next hearing for former royals scheduled on October 13.
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JAIPUR: The Rajasthan High Court has recently raised objections regarding the use of royal titles like “Maharaja” or “Princess” in legal documents. In a 2001 petition challenging house tax dues, the court objected to petitioners using such honorifics before their names.
The petition, filed by the legal heirs of the late Jagat Singh and Prithviraj Singh, questioned the collection of house tax by municipal authorities. However, the court, led by Justice Mahendra Kumar Goyal, demanded that the petitioners remove these titles and submit amended documents, or risk dismissal of their case. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on October 13.
This is not the first time the Rajasthan High Court has raised objections over royal titles. In January 2022, in an unrelated case, the court had similarly questioned the use of prefixes like “Maharaja” and “Princess.” Back then, the court sought responses from both federal and state governments, citing Article 363A of the Constitution, which abolished privy purses for former royal families. The bench also emphasized Article 14, which guarantees equality for all citizens, highlighting that no one is above the law or entitled to special status.
Similar objections have previously been raised by the High Court in Jodhpur.