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Anastasia Oberoi contests the distribution of assets, including shares in EIH Ltd, following PRS Oberoi’s death in November 2023.
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Two wills (1992 and 2021) and a codicil (2022) are at the center of the dispute, with Anastasia arguing the latter reflects her father’s final wishes.
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Anastasia faces opposition from stepbrother Vikramjit, stepsister Natasha, and cousin Arjun Oberoi, who claim the 1992 will should take precedence.
The Oberoi hotel empire is embroiled in a bitter inheritance battle following the death of its patriarch, PRS Oberoi. Anastasia Oberoi, PRS’s daughter from his second marriage, is contesting the distribution of assets, including significant shares in EIH Ltd. She argues that the 2021 will and its accompanying codicil are valid and guarantee her rightful share of the inheritance.
Anastasia’s claims are opposed by her stepbrother Vikramjit, stepsister Natasha, and cousin Arjun Oberoi, who assert that the 1992 will should take precedence. The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order in Anastasia’s favor, preventing any transfer of shares or properties associated with the Oberoi Group until the matter is resolved.
The dispute highlights the complexities of succession planning in Indian business families. Anastasia and Natasha, both deeply involved in the family’s business, have differing visions for the Oberoi Group’s future. The outcome of this high-stakes battle will shape the hotel empire’s destiny and have significant implications for India’s hospitality industry.
As the Delhi High Court continues to review both sides’ claims, the Oberoi family’s legacy hangs in the balance. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of clear succession planning and effective communication within family-run businesses to prevent such disputes.
