A dispute within a family is playing out in court after the death of taxi driver Gowerdhan Dass in February 2024. Mr Dass, who died aged 89, left his estate valued at about £400,000 to his youngest son, Harish Verma, according to the will.
His eldest son, Bani, is now challenging the will. Reports say the challenge is linked to a separate conflict that arose around the funeral, including allegations that Harish wore a tartan hat on the day of the funeral in a way that was viewed as disrespectful. The case focuses on whether the will’s distribution should stand, and it comes despite Mr Dass’s planned bequest to his younger son.
Different coverage emphasizes different aspects of the dispute: some outlets highlight the funeral-day allegation as part of the family fallout, while others focus on the legal challenge over inheritance and the value of the estate. The matter is presented as an inheritance contest following Mr Dass’s death, with court proceedings ongoing.
