Boney Kapoor, along with his daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, has achieved a significant legal milestone as the Madras High Court dismissed a civil suit concerning a property in Chennai purchased in the name of the late actress Sridevi in 1988. This ruling marks an important development for the family, which has faced challenges regarding the estate’s ownership.

The High Court’s decision was made after Justice T V Thamilselvi examined a civil revision petition filed by the Kapoor family. This ruling overturned a prior order from a Chengalpattu court that had refused to dismiss the plaint initiated by the plaintiffs in the case named Boney Kapoor vs C Sivakami.

Background of the Property Dispute

The legal contention centred around a 2.70-acre parcel of land in Sholinganallur, Chennai. Plaintiffs MC Sivakami, MC Natarajan, and Chandrabhanu claimed their rights to the land as alleged legal heirs of the late MC Chandrasekaran. They contested the validity of the sale deeds from 1988 that transferred the property to Sridevi, asserting that the sellers lacked legal ownership at the time of the transaction.

The plaintiffs argued that the original owner was MC Sambanda Mudaliar, who had acquired significant land holdings in the area during the 1940s. They further indicated that they became aware of the supposed irregularities only in 2023, following the issuance of a patta in the names of Boney Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, and Khushi Kapoor.

To counter the plaintiffs’ claims, the Kapoor family engaged in legal proceedings to challenge the suit’s maintainability under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Their counsel stated the plaintiffs were not recognised as Class I legal heirs of Chandrasekaran and noted that Chandrasekaran himself had never challenged the sale deeds during his lifetime. He passed away in 1995, yet the current suit was lodged in 2025.

High Court Findings and Rationale

The High Court sided with the Kapoor family, asserting that the challenge to the sale had been made nearly forty years post-transaction, which effectively barred the case due to limitations. It also identified inconsistencies in the claims of legal heirship presented by the plaintiffs, and pointed out that the certificate cited had already been revoked.

The court expressed scepticism regarding the assertion that the plaintiffs discovered the property transaction in 2023. It noted that following Sridevi’s passing, the property had legally transferred to Boney Kapoor and his daughters. The High Court characterised the lawsuit as an inappropriate use of legal processes aimed at claiming the property through distressing means, ultimately leading to the rejection of the plaintiffs’ claims and the annulment of the earlier trial court’s decision.

This outcome not only affirms the legality of the property’s inheritance but also underscores the judicial system’s role in resolving family disputes, especially concerning significant estates connected to high-profile individuals. The commitment of the court to uphold established legal principles further strengthens the Kapoor family’s position in this matter.

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