Mumbai’s high-stakes family feud over the late businessman Sanjay Kapoor’s vast empire has taken another twist. The Delhi High Court has deferred the hearing on a petition filed by Sanjay’s mother, Rani Kapoor, to January 29. The case centers on allegations of a fraudulent family trust allegedly created to seize control of his shares in Sona Comstar, one of India’s leading auto component giants.
Justice Vikas Mahajan, who was presiding over the matter, recused himself from the bench, paving the way for a new judge to take up the case on Thursday. This comes after an earlier postponement on January 23. Rani Kapoor accuses her daughter-in-law Priya Kapoor and the children of actress Karisma Kapoor of forging documents to grab the entire inheritance while she was vulnerable following her son’s death.
In emotional interviews, Rani revealed she was in poor mental and physical health at the time, making her an easy target for manipulation. She claims signatures were coerced on papers that funneled assets into this sham trust. Her plea seeks to dissolve it entirely.
The infighting doesn’t stop there. Karisma’s children accuse Priya of submitting a fake will to court, aiming to cut them out of their paternal legacy. Priya, in retaliation, has approached the Supreme Court for divorce and settlement documents between Sanjay and Karisma to clarify any prior agreements. Notices have been issued to Karisma, demanding a response within two weeks.
Adding fuel to the fire, Priya has slapped a defamation suit on Sanjay’s sister over inflammatory statements. With Sona Comstar’s future hanging in balance, this bitter legacy war shows no signs of resolution, captivating business circles and Bollywood alike.