Karisma’s kids move HC, Sunjay’s wife directed to disclose assets

The suit has been brought by Samaira and Kiaan Raj Kapur, who have moved court against their father’s second wife Priya Kapur, her minor son, Kapur’s mother Rani Kapur, and Shradha Suri Marwah, who is described as the executor of a will allegedly signed on March 21, 2025.

Justice Jyoti Singh, while registering the plaint, issued summons to the defendants and directed Priya Kapur to provide a detailed account of all movable and immovable assets in her knowledge as on June 12. Written statements are to be filed within two weeks, with replies and rejoinders in the following weeks. The court said it would consider interim relief on October 9.

Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, appearing for the siblings, argued that as Class I heirs they could not be excluded from their father’s estate. He submitted that for weeks Priya Kapur had insisted there was no will, but in a hurried meeting on July 30 a document was suddenly produced. Jethmalani questioned Priya’s claim of being unaware of the will, pointing out that one of her employees was directly involved in corporate changes just days after Sunjay Kapur’s death, including her appointment as managing director of a company holding major assets.

He further submitted that the will had not been registered, despite Sunjay Kapur being known for his meticulous documentation. According to him, the most troubling aspect was that the children had been excluded entirely.

The court asked senior advocate Rajiv Nayar, representing Priya Kapur, whether the will was registered. Nayar responded that it was not, but added that registration was not mandatory under law. He also contended that the plaintiffs had already inherited substantial wealth, stating that Rs 1,900 crore worth of assets under a Trust created by Sunjay Kapur had already been transmitted to the children before the suit was filed.

Justice Singh directed the will to be brought before the court in a sealed cover at the next hearing, and said a confidentiality club would be constituted to examine it.

Senior advocate Vaibhav Gaggar, appearing for Sunjay Kapur’s mother Rani Kapur, argued that her rights as settler of the family trust were also at stake. He urged the court to maintain status quo on the assets, citing that several grandchildren were entitled to a share.

Senior advocate Akhil Sibal, representing Priya Kapur’s minor son, countered that the plaintiffs’ suspicions were based on speculation, since they had not even seen the will. He said the document was drafted in February, executed in March, and was an original signed will.

The plaintiffs maintain that the document is forged and fabricated, and have sought partition of their late father’s assets with one-fifth share each, along with full disclosure of his records and accounts.