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Sanjay Kapoor Property Row: Priya Files Rs 20Cr Defamation Suit Against Mandhira

News Analysis India — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The multi-crore inheritance battle surrounding the late Sanjay Kapoor has taken a vicious turn, with Priya Kapoor slapping a civil defamation suit on her husband’s sister, Mandhira Kapoor. Filed in Delhi High Court, the petition seeks Rs 20 crore compensation and a gag order on Mandhira’s alleged smear campaign.

According to Priya’s complaint, Mandhira, alongside podcaster Pooja Choudhary, has peddled vicious lies on digital platforms, podcasts, and media spots. These barbs, Priya claims, aim to demolish her standing in society and paint her as the villain in the estate tussle.

Sanjay Kapoor’s passing ignited this firestorm. With three wives—Karishma bearing two kids, Priya one son—the estate’s division remains mired in controversy. Courts are wrestling with will authenticity, asset splits, and trust controls amid accusations flying from all sides.

Priya had previously lodged a criminal defamation FIR against the duo in lower courts, prompting summons. Undeterred, Mandhira insists her words ring true, decrying Priya’s moves as attempts to hoard the wealth.

Observers see this as a classic case of familial implosion under fortune’s weight. As hearings loom in the high court, the public will get a front-row seat to this explosive mix of legacy, loyalty, and litigation.

Kerala HC Orders Munambam Land Dispute Probe, Cites Hidden Motives

News Analysis India — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Kerala High Court has greenlit a state government inquiry into the protracted Munambam land dispute. A division bench, comprising Justices S.A. Dharmadhikari and Syam Kumar V.M., ruled that the individuals opposing the commission were acting on behalf of unspecified parties with ulterior motives. This decision overturns a previous single-judge order that had halted the appointment of an inquiry commission. The commission was established to address conflicts involving approximately 600 residents and the Waqf Board regarding land ownership. Residents have raised concerns over challenges in paying land tax and completing mutation registrations, asserting their ancestors acquired the land from Farook College. The dispute originates from a 1950 property gift to Farook College by Siddhique Sait. Subsequently, the Kerala Waqf Board declared the land waqf property, invalidating earlier sales and triggering resident opposition. In November 2024, the state government formed a commission, led by retired Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair, to find a lasting solution for legitimate occupants and those who purchased land from third parties. The High Court questioned the standing of the petitioners, noting they failed to demonstrate direct impact and had not filed a public interest petition despite the creation of third-party rights since 2019. The court suggested the petitioners were concealing the interests of others and attempting to claim property from Farook Management. Notably, the Kerala Waqf Board itself did not challenge the government commission’s legality. The High Court’s verdict allows the inquiry commission to proceed, potentially resolving the long-standing Munambam land issue.

Punjab Woman Brutally Assaults Elderly Mother-in-Law, Son Records the Incident

News Analysis India — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In a shocking incident from Punjab, Harjeet Kaur was caught on camera physically abusing her elderly mother-in-law. The assault, which included hair-pulling and physical violence, was recorded by her own son. The video’s viral spread on social media has led to the Punjab State Commission of Women intervening and promising action. The incident took place in Gurdaspur last Sunday. The son reported that his mother had been consistently mistreating his grandmother, Gurbajan Kaur, despite his pleas to stop. The video captures Harjeet hurling insults, and shows the victim struggling after being pushed. The abuse escalated when the daughter-in-law struck the victim with a steel glass, breaking it, and then slapped her multiple times. The elderly victim, a widow, claims that her daughter-in-law is trying to seize her property. The grandson revealed his mother’s issues with alcohol and potential drug use. The son stated he recorded the incident as proof, having faced false accusations from his mother previously. Police have issued a warning to the accused.

Son Orchestrates Father’s Murder for Property and Revenge in Bihar

News Analysis India — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In a shocking incident from the Katihar district of Bihar, a son is accused of hiring contract killers to murder his own father. The plot was foiled when police apprehended the son and three contract killers before they could carry out the assassination. The son, Firoz Ansari, was reportedly angered after his father disinherited him following his love marriage. Police investigations revealed that Ansari had agreed to pay the contract killers, identified as Shubham Kumar, Sajid Ansari, and Azam Ansari, a sum of 10 lakh rupees for the hit. The police acted on intelligence suggesting that the killing was planned around the time of the Dussehra festival. Authorities seized a country-made pistol, a katta (a type of improvised firearm), and five live cartridges from the arrested individuals. A written agreement between the son and the contract killers, detailing the payment and other aspects of the murder, was also discovered by the police. The investigation is ongoing to determine if others were involved in the conspiracy.

Patna: Plot Foiled – Brothers Hired Hitmen for Land Dispute Murder

News Analysis India — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A shocking case has emerged from Patna, Bihar, where family ties were shattered by a land dispute. The situation involved a plot to murder a man for a piece of land valued at 1.5 crore rupees. The Patna police, through their vigilance, thwarted the planned killing. The victim’s half-brothers allegedly orchestrated the hit, offering 8 lakh rupees to assassins. Police investigations led to the arrest of the accused.

Husband Murders Wife in Gorakhpur Market Over Property Dispute

News Analysis India — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A man fatally shot his wife in a bustling market in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred around 8 pm on Jail Road, under the jurisdiction of the Shahpur Police Station. The shooting is believed to have stemmed from a property dispute. The victim, identified as Mamta Chauhan, was with her husband, Vishwakarma Chauhan, at a photo studio when the incident took place. The assailant concealed a pistol in his helmet. He later used the weapon to kill his wife. The couple had been married for 15 years and had a 13-year-old daughter. They had been separated for the past 1.5 years. Mamta, originally from Khajni, was residing with her daughter in a rented accommodation near Geeta Vatika. Following the shooting, the accused remained at the scene for approximately 25 minutes, stating that he was deeply troubled by his wife’s actions. Police promptly apprehended the suspect and initiated an investigation into the matter.

Shocking Case in Bemetara: Woman Declared Dead While Alive, Allegedly for Property

News Analysis India — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A bizarre incident has emerged from the Bemetara district of Chhattisgarh. An 81-year-old woman approached the Bemetara Collector’s office to prove she was alive, stating, “Sir, I am alive; do not consider me dead.” The woman, identified as Shail Sharma, a resident of Kirna village near Narayanpur, alleges that her own family members fabricated a death certificate to seize her late husband’s property. She claims that her husband owned 30 dismil of land in Maihar Road, Satna, MP, which was looked after by her daughter-in-law. Recently, the land was transferred from her husband’s name to the daughter-in-law and her daughter, leading to objections from the victim’s grandson and elder son. Upon inquiry at the SDM court in Satna, a shocking discovery was made: the 81-year-old Shail Sharma was declared dead in 1993, with a death certificate issued from Maro Chowki, Bemetara. This deceit, allegedly orchestrated by the daughter-in-law for land, has left the elderly woman in a precarious situation. Further, the woman has recently traveled abroad, highlighting the absurdity of her situation. The administration’s response to this case remains to be seen, and the resolution to restore her legal status is awaited.

Boney Kapoor Files Petition in Madras High Court Over Alleged Illegal Occupation of Sridevi’s Property

News Analysis India — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Producer Boney Kapoor has approached the Madras High Court, alleging that three individuals are illegally claiming ownership of a property in Chennai that belonged to his late wife, actress Sridevi. Kapoor has filed a petition accusing the three individuals of fraudulent activities. He informed the court that Sridevi had purchased the property on April 19, 1988, from a man named M.C. Sambanda Mudaliar. The filmmaker stated that Mudaliar had three sons and two daughters, and the family had a property partition agreement in February 1960. Based on this agreement, Sridevi acquired the property. However, recently, three individuals began asserting claims to the property. One of these individuals is a woman who claims to be the second wife of one of Mudaliar’s three sons, and the other two are her sons. In his petition, Boney Kapoor stated that the woman’s claim of marriage on February 5, 1975, is invalid as her alleged husband’s first wife passed away on June 24, 1999. Boney Kapoor also questioned the issuance of legal heir certificates to the three individuals and requested the court to revoke them. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh, after hearing the producer’s petition, instructed the Tambaram Taluk Tahsildar to make a decision within four weeks. The property in question is located on East Coast Road (ECR) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is used by the family as a farmhouse.

Supreme Court Rejects Daughter-in-Law’s Plea in Property Dispute Case

News Analysis India — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A case originating from Muzaffarpur, Bihar, reached the Supreme Court concerning a dispute over a daughter-in-law’s occupation of her in-laws’ property. The Supreme Court dismissed the daughter-in-law’s petition, siding with the parents-in-law and upholding the decision of the Patna High Court. The daughter-in-law had been occupying the property in the Dighra area of the Sadar police station for a year. The court stated that the woman must reside in alternative accommodation provided by her husband. The issue began when the daughter-in-law occupied the shared house of her in-laws about one and a half years ago.

High Court Halts Demolition of Tomar Brothers’ Residence

News Analysis India — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The High Court has granted significant relief to the Tomar brothers, who are implicated in a black market and usury case. The administration argued that destroying property acquired through illegal means was lawful. However, the High Court has issued an interim stay on the administration’s demolition action. During the hearing, the court clarified that the administration is also not above the law. Any action taken must have a clear and legitimate process behind it. Actions like demolishing a house fall under the category of arbitrariness without a competent judicial order and legal process. The hearing was conducted in the single bench of Justice Arvind Kumar Verma.