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The case was heard in his chambers by Justice AS Chandurkar, who issued notice on Priya Kapoor’s application and directed Karisma Kapoor to file her reply within two weeks. The court has left open the question whether the petition is maintainable.
During the hearing, Karisma Kapoor’s lawyer opposed the petition and argued that Priya Kapoor is a third party in the divorce proceedings and hence is not entitled to ask for the documents. The lawyer said the application was “not maintainable” in law. Despite the objection, the court directed to file a formal reply.
Priya Kapoor has approached the apex court seeking a certified copy of the entire record of the transfer petition filed by Sanjay Kapoor in 2016, including the petition, annexures, orders, notes, settlement agreements and applications. The transfer petition, which sought to transfer the divorce case from Mumbai to Delhi, was settled after Karisma Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor resolved their disputes and finalized their divorce in 2016.
Priya Kapoor, in her petition, said that after the death of Sanjay Kapoor, she is now his legal heir and the documents related to the divorce are required for official use in connection with the succession proceedings pending before the Delhi High Court.
Senior advocate Maninder Singh appeared on behalf of Priya Kapoor along with advocate Smriti Asmita. This application was filed through lawyer Vagisha Kochhar.
The Supreme Court proceedings are part of a wider legal battle over Sanjay Kapoor’s estate, which is estimated to be worth approx. ₹30,000 crores. The controversy involves Sanjay Kapoor’s mother Rani Kapoor, his sister Mandhira Kapoor Smith, his ex-wife Karisma Kapoor and their two children and his widow Priya Kapoor.
Karisma Kapoor’s children Samaira Kapoor and Kiyan Raj Kapoor have approached the Delhi High Court demanding a share in their late father’s property and alleging that the will made after his death was fake and fabricated. Priya Kapoor has denied the allegations and defended the validity of the will.
Sanjay Kapoor, chairman of automotive components firm Sona Comstar, died of a heart attack during a polo match on June 12 at the age of 53.
Responding to Priya Kapoor’s petition, Sanjay Kapoor’s sister Mandhira Kapoor Smith described the move as “ridiculous” and questioned the need to ask for divorce documents. Refuting Priya Kapoor’s claims regarding division of property, he said that he has full faith in the judiciary.
The succession dispute is pending before the Delhi High Court, while the Supreme Court will next consider the issue after Karisma Kapoor files her reply.
(edited by : Ajay Vaishnav)