₹30,000 Crore Kapur Estate War Erupts in Delhi High Court

New Delhi, September 26, 2025 – A high-stakes family feud over the ₹30,000 crore estate of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur took a dramatic turn in the Delhi High Court on Thursday, as Justice Jyoti Singh pressed his widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, on her push to shield asset details under a sealed cover and non-disclosure agreement. The contentious hearing, part of a partition suit filed by Kapur’s children from his second marriage to actor Karisma Kapoor, revealed shocking claims of “wiped out” bank accounts and a disputed will, intensifying a saga gripping India’s elite.

Sunjay Kapur, former chairman of Sona Comstar, died unexpectedly on June 12, 2025, at 53, from heart complications during a polo match in England. His passing sparked a bitter inheritance dispute, pitting Priya, his third wife since 2017, against his children, Samaira (19) and Kiaan Raj (12), and his mother, Rani Kapur. The suit, filed by Karisma as legal guardian, challenges a March 21, 2025, will that allegedly names Priya as the sole heir, excluding the children and Rani. The plaintiffs claim the document is forged, with senior counsel Mahesh Jethmalani alleging that bank accounts tied to the will “have been completely drained,” hinting at foul play.

Priya’s legal team sought confidentiality for the asset list, citing cybersecurity risks. However, Justice Singh questioned the secrecy, stating, “How can I enforce an NDA on beneficiaries? They need access to defend their case.” The court permitted a sealed asset disclosure but rejected a full non-disclosure clause, ordering Priya to share the will with Rani, to be held by the Registrar General. WhatsApp exchanges surfaced, revealing Kapur’s role in securing Portuguese citizenship for Karisma’s children, complicating their Indian passport status post-2016 divorce.

The case, dubbed a “saas-bahu showdown,” also involves Kapur’s sister, Mandhira, who accuses Priya of isolating Sunjay. Nayar hit back, branding the suit “untenable” and Priya the rightful heir. With the next hearing slated for October 10, both sides vowed to avoid media leaks, but the courtroom fireworks signal a bruising battle ahead. As allegations of forgery and financial misconduct swirl, this clash over one of India’s largest fortunes lays bare the complexities of legacy and loyalty in high society.