With the family battle over Sunjay Kapur’s estate intensifying, new details have emerged during the hearing in the Delhi High Court. Sunjay Kapur's widow, Priya Sachdev, hit back at her mother-in-law, Rani Kapur, claiming that she continues to draw over ₹21 lakh from the company and has her personal expenses covered, just as they were when Sunjay was alive.
According to a report by Hindustan Times, Priya Sachdev's legal team claimed that Rani Kapur herself receives ₹21.5 lakh per month from AIPL, “and her personal expenses continue to be paid for exactly as they were when Sunjay was alive”.
What is the case?
The case centres on Sunjay Kapur's estate, valued at nearly ₹30,000 crore. Sunjay passed away on 12 June in the UK after collapsing during a polo match. Sunjay's mother, Rani Kapur, has accused Priya of taking control of his assets immediately after his death and has questioned the authenticity and disclosure of the Will. Priya's side maintains that the plaintiffs' narrative has changed multiple times and lacks a factual or legal basis.
On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court heard the latest developments in the case filed by Karisma Kapoor’s children, who have alleged that Priya has fabricated their father Sunjay Kapur’s will. Sunjay married Priya in 2017 after his divorce from Karisma Kapoor.
What Priya's legal team said
During the hearing, Priya’s legal team pushed back against Rani Kapur’s claim that she had hidden the true extent of Sunjay Kapur’s wealth. Earlier this week, Rani’s lawyer alleged that Priya withheld key financial information from the court and hinted that some funds may have been moved overseas.
Priya’s counsel, Rajiv Nayar, dismissed the accusations, stating that he has submitted a comprehensive list of all assets and that every transaction is fully accounted for. He said no money had been transferred abroad and described the allegations as baseless and irresponsible.
Priya’s lawyer Rajiv Nayar flagged Rani Kapur’s allegations as “baseless and reckless” – stating, “I have filed a detailed list of assets, and every transaction is in the list of assets… No money has been moved abroad," HT reported.
Karisma Kapoor's children, Samaira and Kiaan, had filed a plea in the Delhi HC claiming that the will presented by Priya, Sunjay’s third wife, is fake. Following a hearing on 17 November, Joint Registrar (Judicial) Gagandeep Jindal issued notices to Priya Kapur and Shradha Suri Marwah, the executor of the alleged will, on the plea and asked them to file their replies within three weeks. The plaintiffs have alleged that the will is forged and fabricated, intended to exclude them from their late father’s estate.
