Karisma's lawyer counters Priya Sachdev's 'position swap' claims
What's the story
Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing Karisma Kapoor's children, rejected the "position swap" theory in court, saying Priya Sachdev Kapur was removed as Managing Director of AIPL in 2023 due to serious marital issues with Sunjay Kapur. He argued that official Ministry of Corporate Affairs records contradict claims that she was transferred to Raghuvanshi Investment Pvt Ltd (RIPL) as part of a routine reshuffle with Kapur.
Role confusion
Jethmalani highlighted discrepancies in Sachdev Kapur's corporate roles
Jethmalani pointed out that Sachdev Kapur was never the MD or even a director at RIPL before Kapur's death, making the "swap" theory false. He emphasized this to highlight what he called "opportunistic post-death corporate maneuvering." "Priya was removed from AIPL on May 31, 2023. Yet, a day after Sunjay passed away on June 13, she took over as director of AIPL, and by June 20, she reinstated herself as MD," he said.
Family façade
Jethmalani questioned Sachdev Kapur's claims of blended family
Jethmalani also challenged Sachdev Kapur's previous claims about having a blended family with Kapoor and her children, Samaira and Kiaan. He stated, "It's factually incorrect. Priya was never made the MD of RIPL...Priya's claim about maintaining a blended family and Karisma joining her for vacations and family dinners was all a public façade."
Will skepticism
Jethmalani raised doubts over alleged will introduced by Sachdev Kapur
Jethmalani also raised doubts over the alleged will introduced by Sachdev Kapur. He contended that executor Shradha Suri Marwah did not follow the will's instructions, which required her to take control of all properties and assets and begin the probate process. "Executors cannot be appointed without consent or at least without prior consultation..." "Defendant no. 4 (Suri Marwah) has acted in complete dereliction to the alleged Will," Jethmalani said in court. The next hearing is scheduled for December 22.