Priya Kapur sures Sunjay Kapur's sister Mandhira for Rs 20 Crore for 'loss of reputation, mental agony'

In the lawsuit, filed under the court's ordinary original civil jurisdiction, Kapur sought a decree for damages amounting to Rs 20 crore for alleged loss of reputation, mental agony and social humiliation. She also requested that the court grant permanent and mandatory injunctions restraining the defendants from publishing or circulating any further allegedly defamatory content and directing them to remove existing material from digital, social, and media platforms.

According to the complaint, Priya claimed that shortly after her husband's demise in June 2025, a series of statements were made against her which were false and damaging to her public image and personal dignity. 

She specifically refers to interviews on the podcast 'InControversial with Pooja Chaudhri,' where, remarks were made that were later circulated on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and X. Priya further claimed that the continued availability and circulation of such content has caused ongoing harm to her reputation and distress to her and her children.

In addition to the civil action, Priya Kapur has also filed a criminal defamation complaint against Sunjay Kapur's sister, Mandhira Kapur Smith, and another individual. The complaint has been filed before a trial court, where proceedings have been initiated in accordance with the law.

In the civil suit before the High Court, apart from damages, the plaintiff has sought directions for the defendants to issue a public, unconditional apology and retraction with the same prominence and reach as the alleged defamatory publications. She has also sought the removal of all such content from digital, social, electronic and print media platforms.

The plaint further places on record a sequence of past events and disputes within the family and business sphere to explain the background of the present controversy. It refers to earlier disagreements, legal proceedings and communications that, according to the plaintiff, show a continuing pattern of hostility.

Delhi High Court suggested mediation in Rani Kapur's plea

Meanwhile, in a separate but related family dispute, the Delhi High Court, two days ago, suggested mediation while hearing a suit filed by Rani Kapur concerning the RK Family Trust. The matter relates to a plea seeking dissolution of the trust and protection of the estate.

During the hearing, the court encouraged all parties to try and resolve their differences amicably. Emphasising the importance of family relationships, the court observed that the assets involved were the result of someone's lifetime of effort and should be treated as a blessing rather than becoming a cause of conflict. The court advised the parties to respect relationships and attempt a peaceful resolution.

The court was hearing submissions on behalf of Rani Kapur, who sought preservation of the estate, expressing apprehension that the assets might be affected. During the proceedings, allegations were also raised that Priya Kapur had acted in haste and in a fraudulent manner in relation to certain matters concerning the estate. These submissions were placed before the court as part of her plea.

Taking note of the nature of the dispute, the High Court suggested mediation as a possible way forward to resolve issues relating to the RK Family Trust and to avoid prolonged litigation within the family.

(With inputs from ANI)

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