New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has officially directed the preservation of the vast assets left behind by the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, following a significant legal challenge mounted by his children from his second marriage to Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor. Justice Jyoti Singh passed an interim order on Thursday, ruling that all suspicious circumstances raised by the plaintiffs must be thoroughly dispelled by Kapur’s widow, Priya Kapur, before any purported last will can be legally accepted. The court’s intervention comes in response to an application seeking to restrain the disposal of an estate reportedly valued at approximately Rs 30,000 crore, ensuring that the legacy remains intact pending a final trial.
Upon examining the material placed on record, Justice Singh expressed the view that the legitimate concerns regarding the authenticity of the will necessitate immediate protective measures. The plaintiffs, including Kapur’s children Samaira and Kiaan, alongside his mother Rani Kapur, have successfully established a prima facie case for the preservation of these assets. The court emphasized that failing to protect the estate could deprive the legitimate heirs of their rightful shares if the contested will is ultimately found to be invalid or fabricated. Consequently, the court has ordered a status quo on the deceased’s personal effects and specific financial holdings.
The interim directions specifically prohibit any changes to the equity shareholdings in three Indian companies associated with the late industrialist. Furthermore, Priya Kapur has been restrained from withdrawing funds from the deceased’s provident fund and several Indian bank accounts, except for the purpose of meeting financial liabilities toward the children. The court also restricted the sale or transfer of personal items, including valuable artwork and cryptocurrency holdings, though it clarified that the order does not currently extend to immovable foreign assets. A detailed verdict providing further specifics on the restricted companies and accounts is expected to be released shortly.
Sunjay Kapur, the former chairman of Sona Comstar and a dedicated patron of polo, tragically passed away on June 12, 2025, after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match in England. The ongoing legal battle highlights the deep rift within the family over the distribution of his multi-billion-dollar fortune. While the widow maintains the validity of the document dated March 2025, the children and Kapur’s mother have flagged inconsistencies in the will’s execution and language. The court has scheduled further proceedings to determine the genuineness of the document, which remains a central point of contention in this high-stakes inheritance dispute.
