The Delhi High Court has concluded hearings and reserved its order in a high-stakes legal battle over the estimated Rs 30,000 crore estate of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, the former husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor. The court proceedings, which wrapped up on December 24, saw sharp allegations of a forged will and asset concealment flying between family members.
Allegations of a Forged Will and Family Feud
Sunjay Kapur passed away in June this year. Shortly after his demise, a major dispute erupted over his vast fortune. His two children with Karisma Kapoor—Samaira and Kiaan Raj Kapur—filed a plea in the Delhi High Court challenging the authenticity of a will that names his widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, as the sole beneficiary.
The children alleged that the will is "forged and fabricated" and that their father's signature on the document is not genuine. In their pleadings, they launched a scathing attack on Priya, describing her as an "acute gambler" driven by greed and likening her to "Cinderella's stepmother."
Court Proceedings and Arguments from Both Sides
Justice Jyoti Singh noted that all written submissions from the involved parties have been formally taken on record. The court has made it clear that no further filings will be accepted before the final order is pronounced.
Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing Samaira and Kiaan, argued that the disputed will contains multiple inconsistencies that raise serious suspicions. He pressed for an interim injunction to prevent Priya from dealing with or disposing of any estate assets.
Rani Kapur, Sunjay's mother, has also challenged the will. She informed the court she was never told about its existence during her son's lifetime and pointed out that the document does not even acknowledge her. Her counsel argued it was unlikely Sunjay would leave his entire personal estate solely to Priya, given his close bonds with his children and mother.
Priya Kapur's Defence and Counter-Claims
Senior advocate Rajiv Nayar, appearing for Priya Sachdev Kapur, strongly denied all allegations. He stated that a complete list of assets, backed by documents, has already been submitted to the court. Nayar disputed claims that Sunjay earned Rs 60 crore annually, calling the figure incorrect.
Addressing specific claims about a missing Rolex watch, Nayar argued that the image presented by the other side was sourced from a fake social media account. He reiterated that all assets known to Priya have been fully disclosed.
In a significant counter, Priya's counsel submitted that corporate decisions taken after Sunjay's death were based on an email sent from Rani Kapur's account shortly after his demise—an email Rani later denied authoring. Nayar also rejected the suggestion that the disputed will was modeled on Priya's own, stating its format closely resembles a will executed by Rani Kapur in 2024, which is already part of the court record.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the enormous value of the estate and the involvement of a prominent Bollywood family. All parties now await the Delhi High Court's reserved order, which will determine the fate of the Rs 30,000 crore fortune.
