Sanjay Kapur Family Inheritance Dispute in Delhi HC

Delhi: The Delhi High Court witnessed another episode in the high-profile inheritance dispute of the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur on Wednesday, with the widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, seeking strict confidentiality over asset disclosures.

Priya requested the court allow her to reveal details of Sunjay Kapur’s assets only if his mother, Rani Kapur, and his children from his marriage to actress Karisma Kapoor—Samaira and Kiaan—signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). She also offered to submit the asset list in a sealed envelope, citing concerns over cybersecurity leaks and misuse of sensitive financial information.

Priya proposed an alternative “Confidentiality Club,” allowing only select lawyers and representatives to access the documents. However, Justice Jyoti Singh emphasized that the suit could not be conducted entirely under secrecy, noting that all parties must have access to properly respond. The court indicated openness to suggestions balancing privacy and fairness.

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The call for secrecy follows a September 10 order directing Priya to file a comprehensive account of Sunjay Kapur’s assets and liabilities and to deposit the will in her custody in a sealed cover. The will’s sudden emergence at the Taj Hotel has been challenged. Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing Sunjay Kapur’s children, questioned the document’s legitimacy, describing its timing as “deeply suspicious.”

Rani Kapur, through Senior Advocate Vaibhav Gaggar, claimed her rights under the family trust were undermined following Priya’s marriage. The 80-year-old matriarch expressed concern for her grandchildren, stating she never received a copy of the will despite repeated requests. Senior Advocate Amit Sibal, representing Rani, also opposed NDAs, arguing unrestricted access was necessary to verify the will.

The legal team for Samaira and Kiaan Kapoor emphasized that inheritance disputes are civil matters and beneficiaries must have full access to asset information. Transparency, they said, cannot be optional.

The court adjourned the session to the following day, leaving unresolved whether Priya will be allowed to maintain secrecy over parts of Sunjay Kapur’s estate, reportedly valued at ₹30,000 crore. The dispute continues to unfold as a courtroom spectacle, with NDAs, sealed envelopes, and questions over legitimacy at its center.