Delhi High Court Hears Arguments in Sunjay Kapur Inheritance Case

The Delhi High Court is currently hearing a contentious case involving the inheritance of the late Sunjay Kapur's estate, estimated to be worth ₹30,000 crore. At the heart of the dispute is a will, dated March 21, 2025, which allegedly bequeaths Sunjay Kapur's entire personal estate to his third wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur.

Priya Sachdev Kapur's legal team, led by Senior Advocate Rajiv Nayar, argued before Justice Jyoti Singh that there is "nothing suspicious" about Sunjay Kapur bequeathing his assets to his wife. Nayar stated that this practice is a "healthy tradition" within the family, noting that Sunjay Kapur's father had also bequeathed his assets to his wife.

The legal battle began after Sunjay Kapur, the former chairman of auto parts manufacturer Sona Comstar, passed away in June 2025 at the age of 53 due to a sudden heart attack while playing polo. He reportedly swallowed a bee during the game. Following his death, his children, Samaira and Kiaan Kapur, from his previous marriage to actress Karisma Kapoor, filed a suit against Priya Sachdev Kapur, seeking a share in their father's estate. Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur were married for 13 years, from 2003 to 2016, before divorcing.

Adding another layer to the complex legal battle is Sunjay Kapur's mother, Rani Kapur, who has also claimed assets worth ₹10,000 crore. She alleged that she was not informed about the will and raised concerns about the sale of Sona Comstar shares worth ₹500 crore to a Singapore entity without her knowledge.

Karisma Kapoor's children have contested the will, claiming that it is "forged and fabricated" and that the signatures on it do not belong to their father. They allege that Priya Sachdev Kapur, in collusion with witnesses, falsified the documents. The children have requested an inspection of the original will, which was previously submitted to the court in a sealed cover.

In response to the allegations, Priya Kapur's counsel has argued that the children questioned the authenticity of the signature only after it was pointed out that they had not initially disputed it. They further stated that a will cannot be deemed fake based on spelling errors.

The Delhi High Court had previously addressed concerns regarding Priya Kapur's request to submit the asset details in a sealed cover. Justice Jyoti Singh observed that such an arrangement could be "problematic" as it could potentially hamper the beneficiaries' right to question the disclosed assets. The court noted that the alleged beneficiaries have the right to question the assets and that confidentiality could restrict their ability to defend their case.

The court has directed Priya Kapur and Shradha Suri Marwah, the executor of the will, to file their responses to the children's application within three weeks. The matter is scheduled to be heard again on December 16. The court is also hearing arguments on an interim injunction sought by Karisma Kapoor's children to prevent Priya Kapur from dealing with or alienating Sunjay Kapur's assets. The hearing on this plea is set to resume on November 20.