The Delhi High Court stepped into the acrimonious Kapoor family inheritance war on February 17, issuing summons in Priya Kapoor’s defamation lawsuit against her sister-in-law Mandhira Kapoor. Amid allegations of slanderous attacks, the bench suggested mediation to diffuse tensions.
Priya, widow of the late Sanjay Kapoor, claims Mandhira’s outbursts have vilified her and her underage child publicly, impacting their personal and social lives profoundly. Her lawyer highlighted how these statements undermine their family honor.
In response, the court mandated silence from both factions regarding media interactions, direct or otherwise, to safeguard the judicial process.
Mandhira’s defense dismissed the suit as baseless, arguing key details were concealed and accusations were outright false. This sets the stage for a contentious battle.
This civil case joins a roster of prior actions, including Priya’s criminal defamation filings against Mandhira and podcaster Pooja Chaudhary over similar online and broadcast smears aimed at discrediting her.
Rooted in disputes over Sanjay’s vast estate and will post his death, the feud has fractured family ties. The upcoming May 14 hearing will test if mediation can mend fences or if litigation intensifies.
As legal tempers flare, the Kapoor imbroglio serves as a cautionary tale on how estate battles can erode familial bonds, drawing unwanted public scrutiny.