A representative of Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday submitted the medical records of deceased Shiv Sena leader Balasaheb Thackeray to the Bombay High Court. The records pertaining to the medical conditions of Mr. Thackeray between November-December 2011, were submitted as per the directions of the court.
The court was hearing the matter challenging the probate of late Balasaheb Thackeray's will by present Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray.
Uddhav's elder brother and Balasaheb's estranged son Jaidev Thackeray, has challenged the will on the grounds that Balasaheb was of unsound mind while signing it. According to the signed will, Mr Jaidev will not inherit a single penny from the late Hindutva proponent.
On Tuesday, the court was handed over two volumes of medical records, running into 60 pages. Thereafter, Jaidev's counsel Seema Sarnaik sought time to inspect the records. She said she will not be able to cross-examine Dr Jaleel Parkar properly without studying the medical records.
The court was to record Dr. Parkar's statement on Tuesday, as he is one of the attesting witnesses of the will. But his examination was postponed till February 20, when the court is slated to hear the matter again.
Till now, the Bombay High Court has suggested to both Jaidev and Uddhav Thackeray several times to settle the issue amicably. Though Jaidev has shown willingness for the proposal, >Uddhav has shot it down twice .
On both the occasions, the court gave several options including mediation by a mutually respected person. But Uddhav refused to settle the issue consensually, on the grounds that the accusations levelled by Jaidev had caused lot of hurt and bitterness.
