The ongoing inheritance saga involving the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur has taken an unexpected turn. On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court made a comment that could significantly impact the lengthy legal dispute over Kapur’s substantial estate, potentially lifting the veil of secrecy.
Since November, Kapur’s children from his marriage with actress Karisma Kapoor, Samaira and Kiaan, have been pressing for a forensic examination of their father’s Will, which concerns an estate valued at over ₹30,000 crores. They are pointing out inconsistencies in the document that raised doubts.
During the proceedings, Delhi HC registrar Gagan Deep Jindal stated that “any party can inspect any document,” emphasizing an earlier High Court directive from September 10. This statement suggests that a review—and possibly a forensic analysis—of the contentious Will may soon take place, despite strong resistance from Kapur’s third wife, Priya Kapur.
The registrar highlighted that according to the previous court order, both sides must be allowed the opportunity to inspect the documents. Meanwhile, Priya Kapur’s legal team attempted to argue against the validity of Samaira and Kiaan’s request, but the plaintiffs’ lawyers reminded the court that Justice Jyoti Singh had already affirmed the need for inspection.
As discussions progressed, the defense requested a brief pause in the proceedings, and a hearing has been set for February 5 to continue with arguments regarding the application.
Central to the dispute is the Will itself. Questions have been raised about its authenticity, the validity of Sunjay Kapur’s signature, and the circumstances surrounding its creation. The document names Priya Kapur as the sole beneficiary, which excludes his two children and his mother, Rani Kapur—this omission has sparked widespread scrutiny.
Adding to the complexity is Shradha Suri Marwah, who has been appointed as the executor of the Will. Interestingly, she was not aware of her appointment and only received the Will via email from a representative of the Aureus Group.
In light of these unresolved issues, the registrar has given Marwah a “final 10 days” to submit her response, indicating her role will now be closely examined in court. As the legal drama unfolds, all eyes will be on February 5, when the next round in this high-profile case takes place.
