The Delhi High Court on Monday heard dramatic submissions from the mother of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, who alleged that her daughter-in-law Priya Kapur moved swiftly to take control of his vast assets soon after his death, instead of mourning the loss.
Appearing before Justice Jyoti Singh, senior advocate Vaibhav Gaggar, representing Sunjay’s mother Rani Kapur, said she was never informed about her son’s purported will, which allegedly excludes any reference to her. He argued that it was implausible for Sunjay to omit his mother entirely, given his repeated assertions during his lifetime that “he got everything from her”.
“If he really intended to exclude his mother, he would have at least said so clearly,” Gaggar submitted.
The court is hearing a suit filed by Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor’s children, who have challenged the validity of their late father’s alleged will. Sunjay Kapur, former chairman of the Sona Group, is believed to have left behind assets valued at around Rs 30,000 crore.
Rani Kapur has supported the challenge, claiming the will is inconsistent with Sunjay’s long-standing relationships and conduct.
Gaggar told the court that marital discord between Sunjay and Priya escalated in May 2023, describing “constant fights” in the household. He argued that it was “highly unlikely and improbable” that Sunjay would make Priya the sole beneficiary of his personal estate, given the strong bond he shared with his children, his mother, and other members of the Kapur family.
Gaggar further alleged that Priya Kapur, rather than grieving, made “every possible move” to assert control over Sunjay’s estate. He accused her of concealing a substantial portion of the assets in the list submitted to the court, including paintings, bank balances, mutual funds, life insurance, rental income, and luxury watches.
The court is also considering an interim injunction application filed by Karisma Kapoor’s children seeking to restrain Priya Kapur from alienating them from Sunjay’s assets while the dispute over the will is ongoing.
Justice Jyoti Singh has listed the matter for further arguments on December 3.
Sunjay Kapur passed away on June 12 this year after collapsing during a polo match in England. He reportedly died of a sudden cardiac arrest.
