The legal battle over the personal estate of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur has reached a critical juncture, with the Delhi High Court reserving its order on an interim injunction plea after months of hearings. The case, which has drawn attention due to the high-profile individuals involved and the scale of the estate, pits Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, against his mother and children from his previous marriage to actor Karisma Kapoor. The court’s forthcoming decision is expected to significantly shape the course of the inheritance dispute.
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A Multimillion-Dollar Estate Under Scrutiny
Sunjay Kapur, who served as chairman of auto components major Sona Comstar, was a prominent figure in India’s corporate landscape. His sudden death in June this year in London, while playing a polo match, left behind a substantial personal estate and an unresolved question of succession. Kapur had married Karisma Kapoor in 2003, with the couple divorcing in 2016 after having two children, Samaira and Kiaan Raj Kapur. In 2017, he married Priya Sachdev Kapur.
What might have been a routine succession process soon turned contentious, as multiple family members challenged the validity and fairness of Kapur’s alleged will.
Allegations of a Forged Will
The dispute escalated when Kapur’s children from his marriage with Karisma Kapoor approached the Delhi High Court, alleging that Priya Sachdev Kapur had forged Sunjay Kapur’s will. Represented by Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, the children questioned the authenticity of the document and sought an interim injunction to restrain Priya from dealing with or disposing of the estate until the matter is conclusively decided.
Their legal team argued that allowing Priya to manage or transfer assets during the pendency of the case could irreversibly prejudice the children’s inheritance rights if the will were ultimately found invalid.
Questions Over Asset Disclosure and Income
Adding another layer to the dispute were allegations raised by Sunjay Kapur’s mother, Rani Kapur. Appearing through Senior Advocate Vaibhav Gaggar, she claimed that Priya had disclosed bank balances of only ₹1.7 crore, a figure she argued was inconsistent with Sunjay Kapur’s alleged annual income of around ₹60 crore. According to Rani Kapur, it was highly improbable that someone with such earnings would leave behind such a modest disclosed balance, raising suspicions about undisclosed or diverted assets.
Rani Kapur also questioned the plausibility of Sunjay Kapur bequeathing his entire personal estate exclusively to Priya, arguing that such a disposition would be unnatural and unfair, given the presence of his children and mother.
Priya Kapur’s Firm Denial
Priya Sachdev Kapur, however, has strongly denied all allegations. Senior Advocate Rajiv Nayar, appearing on her behalf, rejected claims that assets were siphoned abroad or concealed. He also challenged the assertion that Sunjay Kapur earned ₹60 crore annually, calling the figure inaccurate and misleading.
According to Priya’s legal team, the allegations were speculative and lacked documentary support. They maintained that the will reflected Sunjay Kapur’s genuine intentions and that there was no legal basis to restrain Priya from managing the estate as its rightful beneficiary.
Court Proceedings and Reserved Judgment
On Wednesday, Justice Jyoti Singh of the Delhi High Court formally brought oral hearings in the civil suit to a close. As per news agency ANI, the court noted that all oral arguments had already been concluded and that the remaining written submissions from the contesting parties had been taken on record. Emphasising procedural discipline, the court made it clear that no further filings would be entertained before the order is pronounced.
The judgment has been reserved specifically on the interim injunction plea, a decision that will determine whether Priya Kapur can continue to deal with the estate while the larger challenge to the will remains pending.
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What Lies Ahead
The High Court’s decision on the interim injunction is expected to have far-reaching implications for the inheritance battle. If granted, the injunction would freeze Priya Kapur’s control over the estate, offering temporary relief to the children and Sunjay Kapur’s mother. If denied, Priya would retain the authority to manage the assets, potentially strengthening her position in the ongoing dispute.
As one of India’s more closely watched family and corporate inheritance cases, the Sunjay Kapur estate matter underscores how personal relationships, wealth, and legal complexities often collide, leaving the courts to untangle deeply emotional and high-stakes conflicts.
