Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Priya Kapur Files Defamation Case
Priya Kapur, the wife of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, has filed a criminal defamation case against her sister-in-law, Mandhira Kapur Smith.
Priya alleges that Mandhira made false and defamatory statements against her on various platforms, including podcasts, social media, and media interviews.
These statements, according to Priya, have damaged her reputation.
Mandhira, on the other hand, argues that her statements were based on facts and that Priya is trying to divert attention from the ongoing legal battle over Sunjay Kapur's inheritance.
The case is set to be heard before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate at the Patiala House Courts in New Delhi on January 21.
Priya is also seeking access to the divorce settlement documents between Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur, which Mandhira argues are confidential.
Priya Sachdeva Kapur has filed a criminal defamation case against Mandhira Kapur Smith for alleged defamatory statements.
The case is set to be heard before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate at the Patiala House Courts in New Delhi on January 21.
Priya alleges that Mandhira made false and defamatory statements against her on various platforms, damaging her reputation.
Mandhira argues that her statements were based on facts and that Priya is trying to divert attention from the ongoing legal battle over Sunjay Kapur's inheritance.
Priya is also seeking access to the divorce settlement documents between Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur, which Mandhira argues are confidential.
- Who
- Priya Sachdeva Kapur and Mandhira Kapur Smith
- What
- Priya Sachdeva Kapur has filed a criminal defamation case against Mandhira Kapur Smith for alleged defamatory statements.
- When
- The complaint was filed recently, with the next court date on January 21.
- Where
- Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi
- Why
- Priya Sachdeva Kapur alleges that Mandhira Kapur Smith made false and defamatory statements against her, damaging her reputation.
Priya Kapur
Mandhira Kapur Smith
Defamation Allegations
Priya Kapur
Priya Kapur alleges that Mandhira Kapur Smith made false and defamatory statements against her on various platforms, damaging her reputation.
Mandhira Kapur Smith
Mandhira Kapur Smith claims that her statements were based on facts and that Priya Kapur is trying to divert attention from the ongoing legal battle over Sunjay Kapur's inheritance.
Divorce Settlement Documents
Priya Kapur
Priya Kapur seeks access to the divorce settlement documents between Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur to understand the financial and child custody arrangements.
Mandhira Kapur Smith
Mandhira Kapur Smith argues that the divorce proceedings are confidential and that Priya Kapur has no right to access these documents.
- Plaintiff
- Priya Sachdeva Kapur
- Defendant
- Mandhira Kapur Smith
- Court
- Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi
- Legal Representation
- Senior Advocate Maninder Singh
- Allegations
- False assertions, insinuations, and personal attacks
- Platforms Involved
- Podcasts, social media, media interviews, and online content
- Next Court Date
- January 21
Sources
Supreme Court seeks actress Karisma Kapoor's reply on plea for copy of divorce settlement filed by Priya Sachdev in Sunjay Kapur's inheritance battle
Priya Kapur Files Criminal Defamation Case Against Sunjay Kapur's Sister
Priya Kapur files a defamation suit against Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira for podcast remark
