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Court grants time to Priya Kapur to reply to Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira’s plea seeking documents

Court grants time to Priya Kapur to reply to Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira’s plea seeking documents

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The inheritance dispute surrounding late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s estate has taken yet another turn. In January, Priya Kapur filed a criminal defamation complaint against Mandhira Kapur Smith and another individual for public attacks against her on digital platforms. Earlier this month, the Patiala House Court heard arguments on an application moved by Mandhira seeking the production of certain documents from Priya in connection with an ongoing defamation complaint. Now, as per the latest update on news agency ANI, the Patiala Court granted time to Priya Kapur to file a reply to the application. Sunjay Kapur’s wife Priya Kapur has said that Mandhira’s recent remarks have caused ‘serious reputational harm.’ Latest update on the application Mandhira has filed an application requesting that certain documents be produced before the court. Additional Chief Judicial (ACJM) Siddhant Sihag granted time to the counsel for filing the reply, if any, he wishes to file. Mandhira Kapur appeared through video conferencing during the hearing. Senior advocate Maninder Singh, along with advocates Smriti Asmita and Jhanvi Narang, appeared for Priya Kapur. Advocate …

Sunjay Kapur estate dispute: Sister Mandhira Kapur responds to Priya Sachdev’s defamation complaint

Sunjay Kapur estate dispute: Sister Mandhira Kapur responds to Priya Sachdev’s defamation complaint

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The legal battle surrounding the estate of late businessman Sunjay Kapur continues to play out in court. The case now involves his sister Mandhira Kapur Smith and his widow Priya Sachdev Kapur, who are currently facing off in a defamation case connected to public statements made about the family and its legacy. Sunjay Kapur with sister Mandhira Kapur; Sunjay and Priya Sachdev At a recent hearing in the Patiala House Court, Mandhira submitted her reply to the criminal defamation complaint filed against her by Priya. Along with the response, she also filed an application requesting the court to direct the complainant to produce certain documents that she believes are relevant to the case. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Siddhant Sihag heard preliminary arguments related to the application and scheduled the next hearing for March 30, 2026. The court also granted time to counsel for the proposed accused, Pooja Chaudhary, to submit a reply. Dispute over request for documents During the proceedings, Senior Advocate Maninder Singh, representing Priya Sachdev Kapur, opposed Mandhira’s application. He argued before the …

Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira Kapur Smith files reply on defamation complaint filed by Priya Kapur

Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira Kapur Smith files reply on defamation complaint filed by Priya Kapur

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The inheritance dispute surrounding late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s estate has taken yet another turn. In January, Priya Kapur filed a criminal defamation complaint against Mandhira Kapur Smith and another individual for public attacks against her on digital platforms. Sunjay Kapur’s wife Priya Kapur had earlier said that Mandhira’s remarks caused ‘serious reputational harm.’ As per the latest update on news agency ANI, the Patiala House Court on Thursday heard arguments on an application moved by Mandhira seeking the production of certain documents from Priya in connection with an ongoing defamation complaint. (Also read: Priya Kapur files criminal defamation case against Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira Kapur Smith, cites ‘personal attacks’) Update on defamation case The report states that Mandhira appeared before the court and filed her reply to the defamation complaint. Along with her reply, Mandhira has also moved an application seeking directions for the production of certain documents from the complainant. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Siddhant Sihag heard the preliminary arguments on the application. The court listed the matter for further hearing and arguments …

Delhi Court Grants Bail to 9 IYC Workers Over ‘Shirtless’ Protest at India AI Summit

Delhi Court Grants Bail to 9 IYC Workers Over ‘Shirtless’ Protest at India AI Summit

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3 min readNew DelhiMar 2, 2026 07:53 PM IST Calling their protest during the India AI Impact Summit a “symbolic political critique during a public event”, a Delhi court on Sunday granted bail to nine Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers in connection with their ‘shirtless’ protest. It, however, dismissed the bail plea of another worker. “The protest, at highest, constituted a symbolic political critique during a public event… T-shirts with leadership imagery, non-inciteful slogans bereft of communal/regional taint, and transient assembly. No evidence discloses property defacement or delegate panic…,” said Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Ravi of Patiala House Court in his order. “The alleged conduct constitutes political dissent, distant from recidivist violence or organised crime…,” JMFC Ravi added. No ‘single offence’ carries death, life sentence sanctions: Court “At the outset, a threshold and dispassionate scrutiny of the array of penal provisions invoked in the FIR inexorably reveals that not a single offence carries the draconian sanction of death, life imprisonment, or incarceration exceeding seven years,” the judge said. JMFC Ravi said, “In the instant …

‘Political Dissent, Not Violence’: Court Grants Bail To 9 Over Youth Congress AI Summit Protest | India News

‘Political Dissent, Not Violence’: Court Grants Bail To 9 Over Youth Congress AI Summit Protest | India News

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Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 18:28 IST Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Ravi of the Patiala House Court on Sunday ordered the release of the nine Youth Congress members. Youth Congress chief arrested over shirtless AI Summit protest. (Photo:X/@blsanthosh) A Delhi court has granted bail to nine Indian Youth Congress (IYC) activists arrested over protests at last month’s AI Impact Summit, ruling that their actions “constituted symbolic political critique” rather than “recidivist violence or organised crime.” Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Ravi of the Patiala House Court on Sunday ordered the release of the nine Youth Congress members. In a detailed order, the court noted, “The protest, at highest, constituted symbolic political critique during, a public event: T-shirts with leadership imagery, non-inciteful slogans bereft of communal/regional taint, and transient assembly. No evidence discloses property defacement, or delegate panic; exit was orderly via escort.” The court further observed that prolonged pre-trial detention without any investigative necessity violated the right to liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution, Bar and Bench reported. ALSO READ: Major Relief To Youth …

Delhi Court Grants 5-Day Police Custody To Four Youth Congress Workers Over AI Summit Protest | India News

Delhi Court Grants 5-Day Police Custody To Four Youth Congress Workers Over AI Summit Protest | India News

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Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 14:54 IST The arrested men, Krishna Hari, Kundan Yadav, Ajay Kumar, and Narasimha Yadav, were brought to Patiala House Court earlier in the day. Indian Youth Congress protest at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi. (Photo: X) A Delhi court on Saturday approved a five-day police custody for the four Youth Congress workers who staged a shirtless protest at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Summit. While seeking remand, Delhi Police said that the accused had staged a protest similar to the protest in Nepal, claiming that it was a conspiracy to defame the country internationally. The public prosecutor told the court that the accused shouted anti-national slogans during their protest against the India-US trade deal and wore T-shirts carrying messages against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After being asked why the police wants 5-day custody of the accused, the investigating officer stated that there is a deep conspiracy, that other accused fled the scene, and that custody is needed for a proper investigation. Meanwhile, the lawyer for the accused argued that they were being singled …

Chaitanyanand Saraswati remains in jail as court extends custody, bail plea on November 7

Chaitanyanand Saraswati remains in jail as court extends custody, bail plea on November 7

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Patiala House Court on Friday extended the judicial custody of Chaitanyanand Saraswati for a further 14 days. His bail application is scheduled for a hearing on November 7. Self-styled ‘godman’ Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati arrested in connection with an alleged sexual harassment case in New Delhi. (HT Photo) Saraswati is in judicial custody in an alleged molestation case. He has been arrested in an FIR lodged at the Vasant Kunj North Police Station. Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Animesh Kumar on Friday extended the judicial custody of Chaitanyanand Saraswati till November 14. He was produced before the court after expiry of his earlier judicial custody. The Delhi Police on October 27 sought more time to file a status report on the bail plea of Chaitanyanand Saraswati. Police had told the court that most of the victims are out of station due to the session break and could not be examined. Investigation officer (IO) ACP Ved Prakash had submitted that he needs more time to file a status report, as most of the victims are currently out …

Delhi court defers pronouncement of order on Engineer Rashid regular bail application to October 5 – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) Engineer Rashid. Delhi news: The Patiala House Court in the national capital today (September 11) deferred the pronouncement of order on parliamentarian Engineer Rashid’s regular bail application to October 5 (Saturday).  Rashid, who is an MP from Baramulla, is currently on interim bail, which is set to expire on October 2. As a result, he is expected to be released from Tihar Jail later today. Delhi court grants interim bail to Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid in terror funding case A Delhi court on Tuesday (September 10) granted interim bail till October 2 to Lok Sabha MP from Kashmir Engineer Rashid in a terror funding case to enable him to campaign in the upcoming state assembly elections. Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, defeated former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Baramulla. Elections are scheduled to be held for the 90-member legislative assembly of the union territory in three phases from September 18 to October 1. The results will be declared on October 8. …

Parliament security breach: Court directs Delhi Police to file reply on bail plea of accused Nilam Azad | Latest News Delhi

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New Delhi [India], January 2 (ANI): Delhi’s Patiala House Court on Tuesday directed the Delhi police to file a reply on the bail plea of Nilam Azad, accused in the Parliament security breach case. The hearing has been listed for January 10. HT Image Meanwhile, the court has listed the hearing on the application of Delhi police seeking permission for conducting a polygraph test of all six accused on January 5. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here Police have sought permission for conducting brain mapping and Narco analysis of Manoranjan and Sagar. The court adjourned the matter as the legal aid counsel appointed by the court was not available and sought time.All the accused, Lalit Jha, Manoranjan, Sagar, Amol Shinde, Mahesh Kumawat and Nilam Azad, were produced before the court amid tight security. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Hardeep Kaur directed Delhi police to file a reply on the bail application and fixed the hearing for January 10. Nilam Azad has moved a bail plea through advocate …