In an important turn of events in the family dispute involving actress Karisma Kapoor, the Delhi High Court has provided interim relief for her children regarding the estate of the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur. The court has decided to protect the assets left by Sunjay Kapur while preventing his widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, from making any changes that could involve third parties.
This order comes amidst tensions surrounding a will dated March 2025, which allegedly bequeaths all of Sunjay Kapur’s wealth to Priya Kapur. Karisma Kapoor’s children contest the validity of this will and suggest it may have been forged, raising significant concerns.
The court has acknowledged these worries, indicating that the will’s legitimacy will need thorough investigation during upcoming trial proceedings. In the meantime, the judge stressed the importance of preserving the estate’s value, ruling that there is enough reason to temporarily safeguard the assets.
As part of the ruling, Priya Kapur cannot sell, transfer, or alter shareholding in Sunjay Kapur’s Indian companies. She also has restrictions on accessing certain bank accounts, except for expenses related to the children as previously agreed. Further, her access to financial assets, including overseas accounts and cryptocurrency holdings, has been temporarily halted. However, properties outside India are not included in this interim decision.
This dispute began following Sunjay Kapur’s passing in June 2025 in the UK. Karisma Kapoor, representing her children, has approached the court claiming they have been wrongfully excluded from their father’s estate and are seeking recognition as rightful heirs entitled to a fair portion of the assets.
On the other hand, Priya Kapur has denied all claims, defending the authenticity of the will. Her legal team argues that minor issues in the documentation do not invalidate it and claims the children have already gained from family trusts.
Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur were married for over ten years before their separation in 2016 and have two children together. As the case progresses to a more detailed hearing, the court’s interim ruling ensures that the estate will remain unchanged until a final resolution is made.
