The Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to actor Karisma Kapoor, requesting her response to a petition filed by Priya Kapur. This plea seeks complete access to the detailed records of Karisma Kapoor's 2016 divorce proceedings with her late husband, businessman Sunjay Kapur. This development is a crucial turn in an ongoing and high-stakes inheritance dispute surrounding Sunjay Kapur's substantial estate, estimated to be around Rs 30,000 crores.
The Inheritance Dispute Unfolds
Priya Kapur, Sunjay Kapur's third wife, filed the application amid a complex legal battle over his estate, following his demise in June 2025. The core of the dispute revolves around the validity of a will purportedly executed by Sunjay in March 2025, which heavily favors Priya Kapur. This will has been vigorously challenged by Sunjay Kapur's children from his marriage to Karisma Kapoor, raising questions about its authenticity and execution.
Why Access to Divorce Records is Crucial
Priya Kapur's petition specifically requests certified copies of the entire 2016 divorce file. This includes:
• The original divorce petition
• All attached annexures
• Court orders issued during the proceedings
• Any settlement agreements reached between Karisma and Sunjay Kapur
• Other related legal documents
She contends that these records are essential for official purposes in the succession proceedings currently underway before the Delhi High Court, where multiple parties are vying for control over the late industrialist's assets. Access to these documents, she argues, will provide vital clarity on the financial arrangements and terms agreed upon during the divorce, directly impacting the inheritance case.
Karisma Kapoor's Divorce Settlement
Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur finalized their divorce in 2016 after reaching a mutual settlement on all outstanding disputes. This agreement covered critical aspects, including financial arrangements and the custody of their two children. As a legal heir of Sunjay Kapur, Priya Kapur asserts a direct interest in understanding the precise terms of that settlement, believing it could hold significant implications for the current inheritance battle.
Children Challenge the Will
Sunjay Kapur's children, daughter Samaira Kapur (20) and son Kiaan Raj Kapur (15), are active participants in challenging the will presented in the High Court. They have alleged inconsistencies and potential forgery in the document, pointing to discrepancies in digital evidence and affidavits related to the will's execution. Their challenge adds another layer of complexity to the already intricate inheritance proceedings.
Next Steps in the Legal Saga
Karisma Kapoor has been given two weeks to file her response with the Supreme Court. The influence these divorce documents might have on the broader inheritance saga remains to be seen. Concurrently, the Delhi High Court continues to hear matters concerning the estate division and the authenticity of Sunjay Kapur’s contested will.
