The Sanjay Kapoor estate dispute spirals into fresh controversy with a defamation lawsuit filed by Priya Sachdeva against Mandira Kapoor. Thursday’s hearing at Patiala House Court focused on Mandira’s response, with the judge scheduling Priya’s rebuttal for March 30.
Priya’s petition accuses Mandira of malicious falsehoods disseminated through digital platforms and media appearances. These, she says, constitute personal attacks and grave charges premature to Sanjay’s property verdict. Filed earlier, her closed-session testimony on January 21 bolsters claims of deliberate reputational harm bypassing court processes.
At the heart lies Mandira’s podcast revelations: family resistance to Priya’s union with Sanjay, aware of her post-marital interactions with him and Karishma’s family. Mandira lamented not standing by Karishma, who battled to salvage her marriage against intrusive behavior.
“It’s reprehensible to split families or neglect a recent mother’s needs,” she remarked, painting Priya’s role in vivid, accusatory strokes. The late Sanjay’s multiple marriages have long fueled whispers, now erupting into litigation.
This case illustrates how personal grievances collide with legal battles in elite circles. With stakes high in the inheritance fight, the upcoming hearing promises revelations that could redefine alliances and expose vulnerabilities in this unfolding drama.