Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira and Kiaan, are currently involved in a legal dispute concerning their late father, Sunjay Kapur’s estate. The issue centers around a will that they contend is fraudulent, prompting them to approach the Delhi High Court for further action. The court is now seeking a response from their stepmother, Priya Sachdev Kapur, regarding this claim.
The children have filed a plea questioning the authenticity of the will presented by Priya, Sunjay’s third wife. In a recent court session, notices were issued to Priya and Shradha Suri Marwah, the executor of the will, demanding replies within three weeks. A follow-up hearing has been scheduled for December 16, signaling the ongoing nature of this legal conflict.
In their lawsuit, the plaintiffs argue that the will was forged with the intention of excluding them from their father’s estate. Conversely, Priya Kapur’s legal team has labeled the children’s claims as “bogus and baseless.” During previous proceedings, they emphasized that a will should not be dismissed as fake merely due to minor typographical errors and noted that there was no dispute regarding Sunjay’s signature.
The children have insisted on inspecting the original will, which was submitted in a sealed cover along with supportive affidavits in September. Their legal argument indicates that a mere certified copy does not provide adequate assurance of the document’s authenticity, necessitating the examination of the original.
Additionally, the youngsters have initiated an interim injunction application aimed at preventing Priya from managing or selling assets associated with Sunjay Kapur. This request for legal protection highlights their concerns regarding the estate and their rightful claim as his children.
Sunjay Kapur passed away in London during a polo match in June. He was married to Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016, with whom he had two children. His marriage to Priya Sachdev began in 2017, and they had one son together, adding layers of complexity to the ongoing inheritance dispute.