In a heated family feud over the estate of late businessman Sanjay Kapoor, his widow Priya Kapoor has taken a significant step forward in her legal battle. On Wednesday, she appeared before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate at Patiala House Court in New Delhi, where she recorded her statement behind closed doors in a criminal defamation case against her sister-in-law Mandhira Kapoor and another individual.
Priya alleges that Mandhira has relentlessly targeted her through digital platforms, podcasts, and media interviews, spreading false statements that have severely damaged her reputation. The complaint details personal attacks and serious accusations disseminated widely via media channels, all while court proceedings on related matters remain pending.
This defamation suit comes amid a larger inheritance dispute that has gripped the Kapoor family. Sanjay Kapoor, who passed away suddenly, left behind a contested will. Priya claims these public statements amount to criminal defamation, aimed at tarnishing her image outside judicial channels.
Parallel to this, a Supreme Court case involving Priya, Karishma Kapoor, and her children Samaira and Kiaan is ongoing. On January 16, the apex court issued notices to Karishma in response to Priya’s petition seeking certified copies of confidential divorce documents from 2016 between Sanjay and Karishma. These include the divorce petition, statements, court orders, and the settlement agreement.
Karishma’s children have accused Priya of presenting a forged will to deprive them of their inheritance, escalating tensions. The Supreme Court has directed Karishma to file a response within two weeks. As both sides dig in, the courts remain the battleground for this high-stakes family saga, with Priya’s testimony marking a pivotal moment in her fight for vindication.
The outcome could reshape family dynamics and set precedents for how public airing of grievances intersects with legal processes in celebrity circles.