Actor Karisma Kapoor has strongly objected to a plea filed in the Supreme Court of India by Priya Kapur, seeking access to certified copies of Karisma’s divorce records with her late former husband Sunjay Kapur. The actor has termed the move “frivolous” and described it as an attempt to gain access to personal and confidential information.
The matter recently came up before a bench of the Supreme Court, which sought Karisma Kapoor’s formal response to the application. The court has now granted the actor two weeks’ time to submit a detailed reply placing her objections on record.
Supreme Court Seeks Karisma Kapoor’s Response
According to reports, a counsel appearing on behalf of Karisma Kapoor strongly opposed Priya Kapur’s application during the hearing. As per ANI, the plea was described as “frivolous and an attempt to unearth personal and confidential information” related to Karisma Kapoor’s divorce from Sunjay Kapur.
While hearing the matter, the Supreme Court bench did not pass any immediate order on granting access to the records. Instead, it asked Karisma Kapoor to file her objections formally, ensuring that her concerns are fully documented before any decision is taken.
What Is Priya Kapur Seeking?
Priya Kapur, who married Sunjay Kapur on April 3, 2017, has approached the Supreme Court seeking certified copies of legal records related to Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur’s divorce proceedings.
In her application, Priya stated that she is Sunjay Kapur’s legally wedded wife and legal heir. She argued that access to the records is necessary for pending succession proceedings currently underway in the Delhi High Court.
Specifically, Priya Kapur has sought certified copies of records linked to Transfer Petition (Civil) No. 214 of 2016, which was filed by Sunjay Kapur during his divorce proceedings with Karisma Kapoor.
Background of Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur’s Divorce
The 2016 transfer petition filed by Sunjay Kapur had sought to move the divorce case from the Family Court in Mumbai to Delhi. At the time, Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur were involved in legal proceedings related to their separation.
Eventually, the former couple amicably settled their disputes, and the Supreme Court disposed of the matter on April 8, 2016, after recording detailed consent terms agreed upon by both parties.
These proceedings took place before Sunjay Kapur’s marriage to Priya Kapur and were concluded well before his death.
Opposition from Karisma Kapoor’s Side
Karisma Kapoor has firmly maintained that the divorce records are private and confidential. Her legal team has argued that granting access to such documents would violate her privacy and serve no legitimate purpose beyond personal scrutiny.
The actor’s counsel emphasized that the application is an attempt to access sensitive personal information unrelated to Priya Kapur’s marriage with Sunjay Kapur.
Sunjay Kapur’s Sister Calls Plea ‘Unnecessary’
Adding to the opposition, Mandhira Kapur Smith, Sunjay Kapur’s sister, also criticized Priya Kapur’s bid to access the divorce records. Speaking to ANI, she described the application as “unnecessary and misplaced.”
“If my brother wanted to share these documents, he would have done so when they were married. I don’t understand why this is being pursued now,” she said.
Mandhira also highlighted that the matter is extremely sensitive, particularly because it involves children, and stressed that such information should remain confidential.
Priya Kapur’s Legal Stand
Priya Kapur’s counsel, however, has maintained that following Sunjay Kapur’s death on June 12, 2025, she has a legitimate interest in his estate and related legal matters. The plea argues that access to the certified records is essential to determine facts relevant to inheritance and succession disputes.
The Supreme Court will consider both sides’ arguments once Karisma Kapoor submits her detailed response within the stipulated two-week period.
What Lies Ahead?
The case highlights the delicate balance between privacy rights and legal claims in succession matters, especially when past matrimonial records are involved. The Supreme Court’s eventual decision could have broader implications on how confidential divorce records are treated in inheritance-related disputes.
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