India, May 6 -- The legal battle between former couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt over Chateau Miraval has taken a new turn. In a significant courtroom win for Angelina, a judge has ruled that she will not be required to hand over private emails tied to the sale of her stake in the French winery, marking a setback for Brad in the long-running dispute.

According to PageSix, on Monday, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled that Brad, 62, cannot compel Angelina, 50, to hand over a series of private emails related to the sale of her stake in the French winery, siding with Angelina's claim that the communications are protected, according to court documents.

The judge denied Brad's motion, ruling that he "has not met his burden" to overr...