Hyderabad, July 7 -- Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, known for his royal Pataudi lineage, has run into serious legal trouble over his ancestral estate in Bhopal, reportedly worth a jaw-dropping Rs. 15,000 crore. Here's a simple breakdown of the latest developments in this decades-old dispute.

What's the Case About?

Saif, along with his mother Sharmila Tagore and sisters Soha and Saba Ali Khan, had long been seen as the rightful heirs to royal properties like Noor-Us-Sabah Palace, Flag Staff House, and huge land holdings in Bhopal. These came down from Nawab Hamidullah Khan, Saif's great-grandfather.

High Court's Recent Ruling

A 2000 trial court decision had earlier granted ownership to Saif's family. But in a major twist, the Madhya Pr...