The Delhi High Court is currently embroiled in a contentious legal battle over the estate of the late Sunjay Kapur, with his children from his previous marriage to actress Karisma Kapoor seeking a share in his assets. The suit has been filed by Samaira and Kiaan Raj Kapur against their father's second wife, Priya Kapur, her minor son, Sunjay's mother Rani Kapur, and Shradha Suri Marwah, the executor of an alleged will.

At the heart of the dispute is a will, purportedly signed on March 21, 2025, which leaves Sunjay Kapur's entire personal estate to Priya Kapur. Karisma Kapoor's children are challenging the authenticity of this will, claiming it is fabricated and that their father never mentioned it during his lifetime. They are seeking a partition of his estate, a full disclosure of assets, and a permanent injunction against Priya Kapur and the other defendants.

In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has directed Priya Kapur to disclose all of Sunjay Kapur's assets, both movable and immovable, as of June 12, 2025, the date of his death. Justice Jyoti Singh issued this order while hearing the plea filed by Sunjay's children, asserting their claim to a share in their father's estate, which is reportedly worth ₹30,000 crore. The court has scheduled the matter for further consideration after three weeks, specifically to review interim relief on October 9.

Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing Samaira and Kiaan, argued that as Class I heirs, they cannot be excluded from their father's estate. He raised concerns about the timing of the will's emergence, noting that Priya Kapur had initially insisted there was no will, only to produce a document later. Jethmalani also questioned Priya's claim of being unaware of the will, pointing to her employee's involvement in corporate changes shortly after Sunjay's death, including her appointment as managing director of a company holding major assets. He further highlighted that the will was not registered, despite Sunjay Kapur's reputation for meticulous documentation, and emphasized the troubling exclusion of the children from the will.

Priya Kapur's counsel, senior advocate Rajiv Nayar, acknowledged that the will was not registered but argued that registration is not mandatory under law. He also disclosed that Sunjay's children had already received assets worth ₹1,900 crore from a trust created by their father. Nayar questioned the timing of the suit, suggesting that the children's claim was motivated by something other than genuine affection, especially after receiving a substantial inheritance.

Adding another layer to the dispute, Sunjay Kapur's mother, Rani Kapur, has also challenged the will, alleging foul play and claiming she has been excluded from her son's estate. Her counsel expressed concerns about transactions involving Sona Comstar assets and claimed that Rani Kapur, at 80 years old, has been effectively left with nothing.

The Delhi High Court has taken a keen interest in the matter, examining the will and suggesting that it be shared with the plaintiffs, provided they sign a non-disclosure agreement. The court has also directed that the will be brought before it in a sealed cover at the next hearing and indicated that a confidentiality club would be formed to examine it. The legal battle promises to be a protracted one, with significant implications for all parties involved.