Remove 'Maharaj'/'Princess' From Case Title Or Else: Rajasthan High Court To Jaipur Royal Family

The Rajasthan High Court directed members of the Jaipur royal family to remove feudal honorifics such as “Maharaj” or “Princess” from the cause title of ongoing proceedings. The Court stressed that litigants must be addressed in their legal capacity and not by inherited social titles, as the judicial process must reflect equality before law. It observed that retaining such nomenclature in official records perpetuates social hierarchy and contradicts constitutional values of equality and republican ethos. The order underscores the judiciary’s commitment to de-feudalisation of legal language and sends a strong signal against the use of archaic status identifiers in modern litigation. This move also seeks to ensure that courts remain neutral forums, free from historical privilege or implied influence.