12 March,2026 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sunjay Kapur family
Priya Kapur, who has long been embroiled in an inheritance dispute involving the late Sunjay Kapur's fortune worth Rs 30,000 crore, faced fresh troubles after Sunjay's sister Mandhira accused her of coercion. Later, Mandhira also demanded certain documents from Priya. Now, the Patiala High Court has issued a notice on the application.
The Patiala House Court has issued a notice on an application moved by Mandhira Kapur Smith seeking the production of certain documents from Priya Sachdev Kapur in connection with an ongoing defamation complaint.
Mandhira Kapur, the sister of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, appeared before the court and filed her reply to the defamation complaint lodged by Priya Sachdev Kapur. Along with her reply, she also moved an application seeking directions for the production of certain documents from the complainant.
During today's proceedings, Priya Kapur's senior counsel stated that Mandhira Kapur's application is not valid, according to a post by ANI. The court listed the matter for further hearing and arguments on March 30. The court also granted time to counsel for the proposed accused, Pooja Chaudhary, to file a reply.
Senior Advocate Maninder Singh, appearing for Priya Kapur, submitted before the court that the application moved by Mandhira Kapur was not maintainable at the present stage of the proceedings. He stated that he does not wish to file a formal reply but reserves his right to argue on points of law.
Mandhira Kapur appeared before the court pursuant to the notice issued to her on the previous date. She filed her reply to the defamation complaint filed by Priya Sachdev Kapur. Advocate Amit Prasad, appearing for Mandhira Kapur, filed the reply along with an application stating that the alleged defamatory words should not be viewed in isolation.
Mandhira Kapur has sought the production of certain documents. Counsel referred to a judgment of the Supreme Court in support of the application. Opposing the plea seeking directions for the production of documents, Singh argued that the matter is currently at the stage of notice and not at the stage of charge. Therefore, the application for the production of documents cannot be filed at this stage.
The Senior Advocate also submitted that there is no denial of the statement by the proposed accused, Mandhira Kapur. It has not been claimed that the content is morphed or manipulated.
Advocate Amit Prasad, counsel for Mandhira Kapur, submitted that the judgment cited by counsel for the complainant is not relevant in the present case, as this is a complaint case. He argued that the judgment relied upon by the complainant applies to cases filed by the State in criminal proceedings.
Priya Sachdev Kapur has filed a criminal defamation complaint against Sunjay Kapur's sister, Mandhira Kapur Smith, and another individual, alleging that a series of statements made against her across podcasts, social media platforms, media interviews, and republished online content constitute a sustained and deliberate campaign to damage her reputation.
The complaint asserts that the impugned remarks contain false assertions, insinuations, and personal attacks presented as established facts, despite the issues being sub judice, thereby causing serious reputational harm.
According to the complaint, the material circulated in the public domain advances misleading narratives and allegations aimed at maligning and harassing Priya Kapur through public discourse instead of lawful remedies.
Against this backdrop, Mandhira Kapur Smith made public remarks to the media questioning Priya Kapur's conduct and motives.
