Sunjay Kapur’s mother alleges coercion and foul play in leadership decisions after son’s passing.
⚖️ Sona Comstar Issues Cease-and-Desist to Rani Kapur
In a fresh turn of events, Sona Comstar, a leading name in India’s auto parts manufacturing sector and part of the ₹30,000 crore Sona Group, has served a cease-and-desist letter to Rani Kapur. She is the mother of late Sona Comstar Chairman Sunjay Kapur, who passed away in June.
The legal notice alleges defamation and reputational damage caused by Ms. Kapur’s recent claims regarding company operations and board appointments.
📝 Background: Coercion Claims and Family Tensions
Just last week, Ms. Kapur accused the board of coercing her into supporting her daughter-in-law, Priya Sachdev Kapur, as a non-executive director. She had written to the company demanding a postponement of the AGM, stating:
- She was misled into signing important documents.
- She received no time to understand the implications.
- Trusted sources alerted her about “gross illegalities” within the company.
She also asserted herself as the sole beneficiary of her late husband Surinder Kapur’s estate, which allegedly includes a majority stake in the Sona Group.
🏢 Sona Comstar Responds: No Shareholding, No Claim
In a counter statement, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd., the parent company of Sona Comstar, clarified:
- Ms. Kapur has not held shares since 2019.
- A 2019 declaration confirmed Sunjay Kapur as sole beneficial owner.
- Priya Sachdev Kapur’s nomination followed appropriate corporate protocols.
The company emphasized it is not a family-run enterprise, with 72% shares held by institutional and public investors, and that no special rights or control rest with the promoter entity.
🧾 Company’s Legal Standpoint
Sona Comstar reiterated that Rani Kapur has no legal standing in company matters. It also reaffirmed that the company followed all due diligence in board nominations and shareholder matters, dismissing claims of procedural lapses.
💬 Rani Kapur Speaks Out
In an emotional statement to ANI, Ms. Kapur said:
“I still don’t know what led to my son’s death. I’m old now. I need closure before I go…”
Sunjay Kapur, 53, passed away while playing polo in London on June 12. While the official cause of death is cardiac arrest, there were reports of a possible anaphylactic shock.
📌 Key Takeaways:
- A legal tussle is unfolding within one of India’s most respected auto families.
- Sona Comstar has formally denied all allegations of coercion and illegality.
- Ownership and board membership disputes may affect future corporate governance conversations in similar legacy businesses.
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