Eldest son challenges £400k will after being cut out by father

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 10:31 · Archive

A taxi driver is challenging his father's will after being left out of a £400,000 estate.

Bani Verma, a taxi driver, is challenging his father's £400,000 will after being left out of the estate entirely. Their father Gowerdhan Dass died aged 89 in February 2024, leaving his assets to his youngest son Harish Verma. Bani was wearing a tartan hat on the day of the funeral, which Harish's legal representatives claim was disrespectful to their father.

Bani's lawyers are accusing Harish, a driving instructor, of poisoning their father's mind against his eldest son and of plundering their father's money before his death. The case is now before the courts as Bani seeks to challenge the validity of the will.

How it is being reported

• Taxi driver cut out of his father's £400,000 will takes brother to court amid claims he 'disrespected' their dad by wearing tartan hat on day of his funeralDaily Mail · 5 Oct, 10:21
• Taxi driver in £400k will row after wearing 'disrespectful Scottish hat' on day of dad's funeralThe Independent · 5 Oct, 08:47

In this story: Bani Verma · Harish Verma · Gowerdhan Dass

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