Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Rajasthan Royals Owner Sues Kundra Over Alleged Blackmail
Manoj Badale, the owner of the Rajasthan Royals cricket team, is suing his former partner, Raj Kundra.
Badale says Kundra tried to blackmail him by saying he would tell the Indian authorities things if he didn't get his way.
Kundra lost his share in the team a while back because of a betting scandal.
Now, Kundra claims he didn't get a fair price for his share and wants either his share back or money.
The court has told Kundra he can't say bad things about Badale for now.
Manoj Badale, owner of Rajasthan Royals, is suing Raj Kundra, a former co-owner.
The lawsuit alleges Kundra breached a 2019 settlement agreement.
Badale accuses Kundra of attempting blackmail by threatening to report allegations.
Kundra forfeited his 11.7% stake in the team after a 2015 betting scandal.
An interim injunction prevents Kundra from making disparaging statements.
- Who
- Manoj Badale is suing Raj Kundra.
- What
- A lawsuit by Manoj Badale against Raj Kundra for allegedly breaching a settlement agreement.
- When
- The lawsuit was filed recently, concerning an agreement from 2019.
- Where
- London's High Court
- Why
- Badale alleges Kundra breached a settlement agreement and attempted blackmail.
Manoj Badale's View
Raj Kundra's View
Breach of Agreement and Blackmail Allegations
Manoj Badale's View
Raj Kundra breached the 2019 settlement by threatening to report allegations and by seeking compensation or his stake.
Raj Kundra's View
Kundra disputes Badale's claims of misconduct and financial fraud.
- Plaintiff
- Manoj Badale and Emerging Media Ventures
- Defendant
- Raj Kundra
- Team
- Rajasthan Royals
- Stake in question
- 11.7%
- Year of Betting Scandal
- 2015
