The high-stakes battle over the estate of late businessman Sunjay Kapur has taken a dramatic turn, with his children from his previous marriage, Samaira and Kiaan, questioning why their stepmother Priya Sachdev Kapur is opposing a forensic examination of their father’s will. The siblings have argued that the will is ‘forged and fabricated’ and contains several inconsistencies that cannot be verified through the certified copy they were given.
The matter came to light when Samaira and Kiaan moved the Delhi High Court, asking for permission to inspect the original copy of Sunjay Kapur’s will. The document was submitted in a sealed cover by its named executor, Shradha Suri Marwah. The siblings have claimed that the will contains several errors, including incorrect or outdated addresses, pronoun or gender-reference errors, inconsistencies with earlier records, metadata suggesting the document may have been modified, and the absence of any known communication or instruction from Sunjay supporting the contents of the alleged will.
The court has sought written responses from Priya Sachdev Kapur and the executor within three weeks, explaining their objection to the forensic inspection. Joint Registrar (Judicial) Gagandeep Jindal has asked for a detailed explanation of their stance, as forensic examination is typically used to confirm a document’s authenticity. Samaira and Kiaan’s team can also make further submissions during this time. The case will next be heard on December 16.
The children’s move to seek a forensic examination has raised several questions, including why Priya Sachdev Kapur is opposing it. If the will is authentic, why would she resist an examination that could clarify the truth? The siblings have also filed a separate application seeking to stop Priya from transferring or altering any of Sunjay’s assets until the matter is resolved. The court will now have to decide on the merits of their plea and whether the assets should be frozen pending further investigation.
Sunjay Kapur was married to Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016, and they share Samaira and Kiaan. He married Priya Sachdev in 2017, with whom he has a son. The legal battle over his estate is expected to be intense, with both sides presenting their case in court. The outcome of the case will have significant implications for the Kapur family and their assets.
The case has also highlighted the importance of verifying the authenticity of wills, especially in cases where large sums of money are involved. The Delhi High Court will now have to decide on the validity of Samaira and Kiaan’s claims and whether the will should be subject to a forensic examination. The court’s decision will be closely watched by the public and the media, as it has the potential to set a precedent for similar cases in the future.
The children’s move to seek a forensic examination is also seen as a way to protect their interests and ensure that their father’s estate is distributed fairly. They have claimed that the will is ‘forged and fabricated’ and contains several inconsistencies that cannot be verified through the certified copy they were given. The court will now have to decide on the merits of their plea and whether the assets should be frozen pending further investigation.
