Bollywood’s divorce dramas are hitting the big league— the Supreme Court. On January 16, journalist Priya Sachdeva will argue her case to access the closely guarded divorce files of Karisma Kapoor and ex-husband Sanjay Kapur.
The saga dates back to their 2016 split, a headline-grabber fueled by rumors of financial foul play and asset shuffling. Sachdeva positions her quest as essential journalism, insisting the files reveal how the elite exploit legal gray areas in matrimonial disputes.
Detailed claims in the petition point to discrepancies in wealth declarations and settlement terms that allegedly shortchanged standard protocols. This isn’t just gossip; it’s a call for reform in celebrity litigation.
Defenders of the couple stress the human element, decrying the petition as sensationalism that tramples on personal dignity. Prominent lawyers note the rarity of such demands succeeding against family court seals.
The outcome could ripple through entertainment law, empowering or restraining media probes into private lives. As hearing day nears, tensions mount in legal circles, with implications far beyond one couple’s breakup.