Karisma Kapoor's Children Seek Share in Father's Estate in Legal Battle

The Delhi High Court has taken note of a civil lawsuit initiated by the children of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, who are claiming their rightful share from the substantial estate of their deceased father, Sunjay Kapur, valued at Rs 30,000 crore. Justice Jyoti Singh's bench has instructed the defendants to submit their written statements within a two-week timeframe, along with interim relief responses and replies to follow subsequently. The legal proceedings are set to reconvene on October 9.

Priya Sachdeva Kapur, the widow of Sunjay Kapur, has been ordered to provide a detailed account of all assets owned by her late husband, both movable and immovable, in her response to the suit. The initial hearing will occur three weeks later, focusing on a temporary injunction related to the estate. The court indicated that once the lawsuit is formally registered, the legal doctrine of lis applies, signaling the seriousness of the case.

Karisma Kapoor's representation in court has raised allegations against Priya Kapur, claiming that she forged the late Sunjay Kapur's will to gain complete control over his assets. Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, acting on behalf of Karisma's children, argued that the contested will was neither officially registered nor disclosed earlier and had been presented under dubious circumstances, including a hasty reading at a hotel. Meanwhile, Senior Advocate Rajiv Nayar, representing Priya Kapur, contested the suit's validity, noting that the children are already beneficiaries of a trust and had recently received substantial assets.

Moreover, Rani Kapur, Sunjay's mother, expressed her concerns regarding the ongoing situation, alleging threats to her interests and questioning financial transactions made without her knowledge. She implored the court to maintain the status of the estate's assets, emphasizing her desire to protect her grandchildren's future amid the turmoil following her son's passing. The children have requested a division of the estate, accounting for its assets, and an injunction against the defendants, asserting they were on close terms with their father until his unexpected death in June in the UK.