Sunjay Kapur inheritance war: Priya Sachdev wants Karisma Kapoor's children, Rani Kapur to sign NDA — here's why
Priya Sachdev Kapur has filed a plea in the Delhi HC seeking an NDA before disclosing late industrialist Sunjay Kapur's assets. The plea follows a family dispute over the Will, which is being challenged by mother, Rani Kapur, and his children from his previous marriage to actor Karisma Kapoor.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday heard a fresh plea filed by late industrialist Sunjay Kapur's third wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur, seeking a confidentiality agreement before disclosing details of his personal assets.
In her application, Priya Sachdev Kapur requested that Sunjay Kapur's mother, Rani Kapur, and the children from his first marriage with actor Karisma Kapoor — Samaira and Kiaan —should sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to accessing the asset details.
She also sought permission to submit a list of Sunjay Kapur's movable and immovable assets in a sealed envelope.
The matter is being heard by Justice Jyoti Singh.
Priya has asked that all parties, including Sunjay Kapur's children and his mother, Rani Kapur, be required to sign an NDA before accessing the documents.
Why is Priya Sachdev Kapur demanding an NDA?
In her application, Priya Sachdev Kapur cited cybersecurity risks and the potential misuse of sensitive financial information as reasons for demanding the NDA. Alternatively, she suggested creating a Confidentiality Club to restrict access to designated advocates and representatives.
Her application comes after the Delhi HC's September 10 order directing her to file a comprehensive statement of Sanjay Kapur's assets and liabilities as of June 12.
At that hearing, Justice Jyoti Singh also issued a summons, set timelines for pleadings, and ordered that the purported Will of Sanjay Kapur, currently in Priya's custody, be submitted in a sealed cover.
Samaira and Kiaan Raj Kapur, through their mother, actor Karisma Kapoor, have filed the suit, seeking partition of the multi-crore estate, rendition of accounts, and a permanent injunction against Priya and other family members.
During earlier hearings, Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, appearing for the children, questioned the authenticity of the Will, alleging it was forged and produced under "suspicious circumstances," including its sudden disclosure at the Taj Hotel and the executor learning of it just a day earlier.
Sanjay Kapur's mother, Rani Kapur, has also raised objections through Senior Advocate Vaibhav Gaggar, alleging that her rights under the family trust were undermined after Priya's marriage.
Expressing concern for her grandchildren, Rani Kapur told the court, "There's something unholy going on. I am 80 years old and concerned for my grandchildren. Despite repeated mails, I never received a copy of the will."