HC orders removal of Harsh Vardhan Lodha from MP Birla group companies

Lodha ceases to hold all positions in Birla group, including as director in companies and other positions in trusts, societies

The Calcutta High Court (HC) on Friday restrained Harsh Vardhan Lodha from holding any office in M P Birla group entities, marking a crucial victory for the Birlas in the 16-year-old battle over Priyamvada Birla’s will.

The order said, Harsh Vardhan Lodha is restrained from holding any office in any of the entities of M P Birla Group during pendency of the suit (testamentary). The court also directed implementation of the decision of the committee of administrators. 

These directions mean that Harsh Vardhan Lodha immediately ceases to hold all positions in the M P Birla group, including as director in the firms