Priya Kapur Tells Delhi HC It Can’t Stop Her From Claiming Sunjay Kapur’s US-UK Assets

Priya Sachdev Kapur, widow of industrialist Sunjay Kapur, has taken a firm legal stand in the ongoing battle over her late husband’s multimillion-dollar estate. In a fresh development, Priya, along with

her minor son, told the Delhi High Court that it does not have the jurisdiction to restrain them from dealing with Sunjay Kapur’s immovable properties located in the United States and the United Kingdom.

The dispute was triggered after Sunjay’s children, Samaira and Kiaan from his earlier marriage with actor Karisma Kapoor, approached the court alleging that Priya had forged his will. They sought an injunction to stop her from alienating or controlling the foreign assets, as the authenticity of the will remains under challenge.

According to a report by news agency PTI, Priya Kapur’s legal counsel argued that matters relating to overseas properties fall strictly within foreign jurisdictions, and therefore the Delhi High Court cannot legally stop them from seeking title or dealing with those assets abroad.

Justice Jyoti Singh, who heard the injunction plea filed by Karisma Kapoor’s children, directed all parties to submit their written submissions. The matter has now been listed for further consideration on December 22.

The interim injunction application was filed as part of a larger civil suit by Karisma Kapoor’s children, who claimed that their late father’s estate could be worth around ₹30,000 crore. They allege that the will being relied upon by Priya is forged, and that they, along with other members of Sunjay’s family, are being wrongfully excluded.

Appearing for Priya’s minor son, senior advocate Akhil Sibal clarified before the court that Priya has no intention of selling the shares held in Aureus Investments Pvt Ltd (AIPL), which were transferred to her following Sunjay Kapur’s death. However, he strongly reiterated that when it comes to immovable properties located in the US and the UK, the Indian court has no authority to impose a status quo order.

On the other side, senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing Karisma Kapoor’s children, argued that the court can still pass directions to restrain Priya Kapur from “misusing the (alleged) forged will” to claim or secure ownership rights over properties situated abroad.

Meanwhile, the legal conflict continues to intensify. Samaira and Kiaan, represented by their mother Karisma Kapoor as legal guardian, have joined hands with Sunjay Kapur’s mother and sister in questioning the validity of the will, setting the stage for a prolonged and high-profile courtroom battle.