The legal battle surrounding the estate of the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur has taken a dramatic turn, with Karisma Kapoor's children challenging the validity of his will. Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing Samaira and Kiaan Raj Kapoor, has strongly asserted that the will is a fabricated document, referring to Sunjay Kapur as a "digital ghost" in the context of its creation.
Sunjay Kapur, the former chairman of auto components maker Sona Comstar, passed away in June 2025 at the age of 53. His children, Samaira and Kiaan, have now filed an application in the Delhi High Court alleging that the will, which reportedly bequeaths almost his entire ₹30,000 crore estate to his wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur, is forged. The children contend that the signatures on the will are not their father's and allege collusion between Priya and the attesting witnesses to falsify the documents.
Jethmalani has argued that there is no concrete evidence linking Sunjay Kapur to the drafting or approval of the will. He highlighted the absence of any digital footprint, such as emails, messages, or instructions, that would confirm his involvement. He pointed out that even WhatsApp chats cited by the opposing side lack direct participation from Sunjay Kapur, which he finds unusual for a businessman of his stature. Jethmalani emphasized, "There is no digital footprint, no handwriting, no evidence of his physical involvement – he's a digital ghost".
The contested will has been described as riddled with errors and of questionable authenticity. Jethmalani pointed out inconsistencies such as the use of feminine pronouns ("she" and "her") when referring to Sunjay Kapur, raising doubts about the document's legitimacy. He also noted that the will omits Sunjay's mother, Rani Kapur, who was always provided for in the past. The children have also claimed that the will contains multiple misspellings of Kiaan's name and uses Karisma Kapoor's office address for Samaira, which they argue is inconsistent with their father's nature and relationship with them.
The legal battle has seen accusations of "excessive greed" leveled against Priya Kapur. Karisma Kapoor's children have also alleged that they have been subjected to "Cinderella stepmother" treatment, claiming that Priya Kapur shifted assets to her own children while attempting to restrict their shares. They claim they had no full knowledge of Sunjay Kapur's assets at the time of his death and accuse Priya of concealing details before presenting the contested will.
Priya Kapur's legal team has countered these allegations, arguing that the children questioned the authenticity of the signature only after it was pointed out that a will cannot be deemed fake due to spelling errors. They have also stated that it is a healthy tradition for a husband to bequeath his assets to his wife.
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Priya Kapur and Shradha Suri Marwah, the executor of the will, and has directed them to file their replies. 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 next hearing is scheduled for December 16.
As the legal proceedings continue, the focus remains on the authenticity of the will and the circumstances surrounding its creation. The court is scrutinizing the document for statutory compliance, especially considering it allegedly sidelines natural heirs. Jethmalani has urged the court to consider the opaqueness of the arguments presented by Priya Kapur's side, suggesting that they are "concealing more than what they reveal". He has also criticized the "stupid fabrication" of digital evidence to support the will.
