Priya Kapur has taken a firm stand in the ongoing legal battle over the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s estate, opposing the civil suit filed by Karisma Kapoor’s children who are claiming a share of their late father’s fortune.According to an ANI report, in Wednesday’s hearing at the Delhi High Court, Senior Advocate Rajiv Nayar, representing Priya, argued that the will dated March 21, 2025 is valid and the children’s challenge is entirely “bogus,” setting the stage for a high‑stakes courtroom clash over the late industrialist’s personal assets.
Priya Kapur challenges legality of inheritance suit
Rajiv Nayar argued that the entire plaint filed by Karisma Kapoor’s children had no legal basis. He said, “There is no challenge to this Will.” He pointed out that the children knew about the will as early as 30 July, when it was disclosed, and a formal will reading was held in their presence. Yet, the suit was filed on September 9 without any mention of the will.The document was officially shared with the plaintiffs on 15 September as directed by the court. “Even after that, there was no amendment to the plaint or any replication challenging the will,” Nayar added.
Court hears debate on will’s validity
On the issue of maintainability, Nayar said, “I ask myself in which proceeding are we putting the Will to issue? This is not a probate proceeding. You have not challenged the execution or validity of the Will in the pleadings. There is no declaration sought for cancelling it.”He described the children’s case as a “non-existent and bogus challenge,” adding that after the recent Supreme Court judgment, the court can suo motu reject the plaint if it shows no cause of action.
Priya Kapur defends will against minor errors
Addressing discrepancies raised by Karisma’s children, Nayar said, “I am told that there are four additional grounds to invalidate a will, wrong spelling, wrong address, writing testatrix instead of testator, and the closeness of witnesses. In my 45 years of experience, I have never seen a Will invalidated for spelling errors. Forgery has to be complete, no mistakes would be left. And this lady (Priya Kapur) is not a housewife; she is an investment banker. Would she spell her son’s name wrong?”Nayar added that minor errors cannot invalidate a properly executed will. The only questions that matter, he said, are whether the deceased was of sound mind and whether the will was executed in the presence of two witnesses. “A will is not judged by whose custody it remained in or when it surfaced, but by whether it bears genuine signatures and proper attestation,” Nayar explained.
Lawyers discuss family tensions in court
Nayar also addressed the emotional arguments raised by the other side, saying, “This is wife versus wife, obviously, the current wife would be preferred, not the estranged one.”Nayar said his submissions were meant only to “dispel allegations” and show that prima facie the will was valid. He added that the execution and disclosure of the will were placed on affidavit and that there was no material before the court to suggest otherwise. “The execution of the will and the course of disclosure have been detailed. There is no basis for assuming a different narrative,” he said.The court concluded Wednesday’s hearing after these submissions. The matter will continue on Friday for further arguments.
Family remembers Sunjay Kapur on his birthday
On October 15, Sunjay Kapur’s birth anniversary, Priya Kapur shared a video montage celebrating his life, legacy, and the love he left behind. She also wrote a long note remembering him.Karisma Kapoor’s children also celebrated Sunjay’s birth anniversary. The actress shared a picture of a birthday cake on her Instagram story with “Happy Birthday Dad” written on it. Karisma’s sister Kareena Kapoor reshared the picture and added, “My Samu and Kiu dad is protecting you always and forever.”Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by a third-party source. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true. Go to Source
