Proceedings should not turn “melodramatic”: Delhi HC in Karisma Kapoor’s children’s suit over Sunjay Kapur’s will

The Delhi High Court on Friday urged restraint in the ongoing inheritance dispute between actor Karisma Kapoor’s children and their stepmother, Priya Sachdev Kapur, observing that the proceedings should not turn “melodramatic”.

The bench of Justice Jyoti Singh’s remark followed submissions by Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, who represents Karisma Kapoor’s children. He alleged that despite Sunjay Kapur’s obligation under the matrimonial decree to bear the children’s educational and living expenses, the tuition fee of Sunjay’s daughter, Samaira, who is currently studying in the United States, had reportedly not been paid for two months. According to him, the children’s share of the estate is in Priya Kapur’s possession.

In response, Senior Advocate Rajiv Nayyar, appearing for Priya Kapu