New Delhi: A drama unfolded in the Delhi High Court on Wednesday reportedly during the hearing of the case involving late Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 crore property. A heated exchange took place between two lawyers during the arguments. The incident was caught on camera and its video is doing surfaced online.
Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani represented Karisma Kapoor’s children, while Senior Advocate Rajiv Nayar appeared for Priya Sachdev, Sunjay’s third wife. During arguments, Jethmalani and Nayar engaged in a verbal clash with each other.
Video Of Heated Exchange Between Two Lawyers:
The incident took place in Justice Jyoti Singh’s courtroom. "Don't shout at me," one of the lawyers could be heard saying in the video shared by Bar and Bench. The argument broke out after Nayar was interrupted by Jethmalani. Responding sharply, Nayar said, "Please don't interrupt me. I'm not used to interruption."
Hitting back at Sachdev's lawyer, Jethmalani said, "Well, you should get a taste of your own medicine then, and don't shout at me. Please don't shout at me."
"If you shout, you'll get paid back in coin," he added. The proceeding was reportedly halted for a brief period of time after the argument.
For the unversed, Sunjay Kapur was ex-husband of Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor. A legal battle erupted over Sunjay's Rs 30,000 estate. The actor's kids Samaira and Kiaan, have moved to the Delhi High Court seeking a share in their father’s properties.
Samaira and Kiaan also accused stepmother, Priya Sachdev, of changing the will of their father. Karisma and Sunjay divorced in 2016.
What Court Said During Hearing On Wednesday:
On Wednesday, the Delhi HC directed Priya, the widow of Sunjay, , to disclose all movable and immovable assets belonging to him as of June 12, the day of his death. Justice Singh passed the direction while hearing a plaint filed by Sunjay's two children with Karisma, challenging his purported will and seeking shares in the assets reportedly worth Rs 30,000 crore.
Priya, meanwhile, informed Justice Singh that the two children, Samaira and Kiaan Raj, had already received Rs 1,900 crore from the family trust and asked "what more do they want"?
Priya's counsel submitted though the will was not registered, it wasn't "invalid" and added, "Not as if people are left on streets."
The submissions were made in response to the judge's query whether the will was registered.
Sunjay passed away on June 12 during a polo match in London, when he suffered a heart attack after reportedly swallowing a bee. His mother had urged UK authorities to conduct an investigation into Sunjay's death.
