Kapur Family Trust Dispute Intensifies with Formal Removal Notice
In a significant development within the ongoing family feud surrounding auto components giant Sona BLW Precision Forgings, Priya Sachdev Kapur has taken decisive legal action against her mother-in-law, Rani Kapur. Priya, the widow of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, has formally issued a notice seeking to remove Rani Kapur from her position as trustee of the RK Family Trust.
Allegations of Fiduciary Breach and Trust Violations
The notice, obtained by news agency PTI, accuses Rani Kapur of serious breaches of her fiduciary responsibilities and engaging in conduct that is directly adverse to the interests of both the RK Family Trust and its beneficiaries. According to Priya's allegations, Rani has been actively challenging the very validity of the trust itself while simultaneously attempting to divest the trust of all its assets.
"You are hereby formally removed as a Trustee of the RK Family Trust, effective March 25, 2026," states the notice addressed to Rani Kapur. The document further clarifies that this removal means Rani "has no authority, right or locus to act on behalf of the Trust, to interfere in its administration, participate in any trust meetings/actions, deal with any Trust properties or possess access in any manner to any Trust documents, data and financial reports."
Background of the Family Conflict
The RK Family Trust was established in 2017 by Rani Kapur specifically for the benefit of her late son Sunjay Kapur, who served as the sole beneficiary during his lifetime and chaired Sona Comstar. The current conflict represents the latest chapter in a prolonged family dispute that has been playing out both in corporate boardrooms and legal chambers.
In July 2025, Rani Kapur, a former chairperson of the Sona group and wife of former Chairman Surinder Kapur, publicly claimed that certain individuals had exploited the family's grief following Sunjay's untimely death to seize control of the family legacy. She had previously opposed Priya's appointment as a non-executive director at Sona Comstar, highlighting the deep divisions within the family.
Counter-Moves and Legal Proceedings
Sources indicate that Rani Kapur had initiated her own legal maneuver just days before Priya's notice. On March 21, 2026, Rani reportedly sent a note invoking Clause 8.12 of the Trust deed to remove Priya from her trustee position. This tit-for-tat action underscores the intensifying nature of the family conflict.
The Delhi High Court is currently adjudicating matters concerning the legitimacy and administration of the RK Family Trust, adding another layer of judicial scrutiny to this complex family and corporate governance dispute. The legal battle encompasses multiple dimensions:
- Trustee authority and removal procedures
- Fiduciary duty interpretations
- Trust asset management and protection
- Family governance in business succession
Broader Implications for Corporate Governance
This high-profile family dispute at one of India's prominent auto component manufacturers raises important questions about corporate governance in family-run businesses. The conflict demonstrates how personal family dynamics can significantly impact corporate decision-making and trust administration, particularly in businesses with substantial family legacies and complex ownership structures.
The outcome of this legal battle could establish important precedents for how family trusts are administered and how trustee disputes are resolved in similar business-family contexts across India's corporate landscape.
