The sudden passing of industrialist Sunjay Kapur in June has left behind more than just a void in the business world—it has ignited a bitter courtroom battle over his vast estate, reportedly valued at ₹30,000 crore. At the heart of this legal drama stands his third wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur, who is now seeking to shield sensitive financial details from prying eyes.
The Delhi High Court, which is hearing the inheritance dispute, had earlier directed Priya Kapur to furnish details of her late husband’s personal assets. But Priya has asked for a crucial safeguard: all individuals with access to this information must first sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
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The Sealed Cover Demand
In her recent application, Priya Kapur told the court she was willing to disclose Sunjay Kapur’s assets but only in a sealed cover to ensure confidentiality. She further stressed the need for NDAs to be signed by everyone who might view these details, including Sunjay’s children from his second marriage with actor Karisma Kapoor, and his mother Rani Kapur.
Her reasoning? Protecting against cybersecurity threats and leaks of sensitive financial data. Given the high-profile nature of the family and the massive estate involved, Priya believes this added layer of security is critical.
The court has agreed to revisit the matter at 10 am tomorrow, when Priya is expected to hand over the sealed cover.
The Allegations of Forgery
The dispute is not merely about confidentiality—it cuts much deeper. Sunjay Kapur’s children with Karisma Kapoor, Samaira and Kiaan, represented legally by their mother, have alleged that the will Priya is presenting was forged. According to their claim, the contested will unfairly excludes them from inheritance and leaves the entire estate solely to Priya.
The late industrialist’s mother and sister have echoed similar concerns, questioning the validity of the will and alleging that Priya has attempted to monopolize the estate.
Priya Kapur’s Counterclaim
Priya, however, has mounted a strong defense. She maintains that the will is valid and legally binding, dismissing the allegations of forgery as baseless. She further argues that Sunjay’s children had already received assets worth ₹1,900 crore from a family trust well before the lawsuit was filed.
In her view, the lawsuit is less about justice and more about revisiting a distribution that had already been settled. Her legal team has asked the court to reject the allegations outright.
The Stakes: A ₹30,000 Crore Legacy
This courtroom drama isn’t just a family affair—it’s about one of India’s most significant industrial fortunes. Sunjay Kapur was not only the Chairman of Sona Comstar, a leading auto components manufacturer, but also a respected figure in the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), where he served as chairperson.
Priya herself has recently stepped into the limelight, having been inducted into the executive committee of ACMA for 2025–26 earlier this month. Her professional ascent, however, is now overshadowed by the inheritance storm that threatens to reshape her public image.
Courtroom Tensions Rise
As the battle rages, tomorrow’s hearing will be pivotal. The court must decide whether Priya’s insistence on NDAs and sealed disclosures is a justified move to protect sensitive data—or a tactic to delay and control the narrative.
The case also raises broader questions: How should courts balance the right to privacy in high-profile inheritance disputes against the rights of heirs to transparency?
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What Lies Ahead
The Kapur family saga is far from over. With billions at stake, allegations of forgery, and bitter divides between heirs, the dispute could stretch on for months, if not years.
For now, all eyes are on the Delhi High Court, where the next chapter in this dramatic inheritance battle is set to unfold. Whether Priya Kapur’s sealed cover strategy will hold remains to be seen—but one thing is certain: this legal showdown is as much about family dynamics as it is about financial empires.
