Priya Kapur, the wife of late businessman Sunjay Kapur, has taken legal action by filing a criminal defamation complaint against her sister-in-law, Mandhira Kapur Smith, and another individual. The complaint alleges a sustained campaign of false statements and public attacks against her on various digital platforms, podcasts, and media interviews. Priya Kapur appeared before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate at the Patiala House Courts to record her statement in this regard.
The complaint specifically points out that the circulated content, including interviews and podcasts, which were later republished by certain media outlets, contains false, misleading, and defamatory information. These alleged defamatory statements, presented as facts, have reportedly caused significant damage to Priya Kapur’s reputation. She asserts that these actions amount to criminal defamation and are aimed at tarnishing her image through public discourse rather than through legal channels.
In a related legal development, Priya Kapur has ongoing legal proceedings before the Supreme Court. She recently sought certified copies of records related to the 2016 divorce proceedings between her and Sunjay Kapur, leading to the issuance of a notice to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor. The court directed Karisma Kapoor to respond within two weeks to Priya Kapur’s application for access to all documents, including the divorce petition and settlement terms, crucial for an estate dispute pending before the Delhi High Court.
Meanwhile, Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira Kapoor and Kiaan Kapoor, have raised concerns about the will dated March 21, 2025, which allegedly excludes them and their grandmother, Rani Kapur, from inheriting Sunjay Kapur’s personal estate. They have challenged the will, claiming it to be forged and a result of a “criminal conspiracy.” A decision on their petition seeking a share in their late father’s estate is pending before Justice Jyoti Singh at the Delhi High Court.
