New Delhi: The legal dispute over the estimated ₹30,000-crore estate of industrialist Sunjay Kapur has intensified, with his mother approaching the Delhi High Court once again. In a fresh civil suit, Kapur’s mother, Rani Kapur, has challenged the validity of a family trust and levelled serious allegations against her daughter-in-law, Priya Kapur Sachdev, seeking judicial intervention to restrain the use and transfer of disputed assets.
According to the petition, Rani Kapur has questioned the legality of the ‘Rani Kapur Family Trust’, alleging that it was created through misrepresentation, conspiracy and procedural irregularities. The plea urges the court to impose an interim restraint on any transfer, alienation or utilisation of properties linked to the trust until the dispute is finally adjudicated.
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The suit contends that the trust structure was allegedly used to divert control of family assets in a manner that excluded certain stakeholders from decision-making. The petitioner has sought directions to prevent any further actions being taken under the authority of the disputed trust.
Alleged Influence Over Key Decisions
In her submissions, Rani Kapur has alleged that decisions with long-term implications for the family’s assets were taken under undue influence. The petition claims that these decisions resulted in a concentration of control over family properties and business interests, adversely affecting the rights and interests of other legal heirs.
The plea further states that the trust was used as an instrument to alter the management and ownership framework of family assets, without adequate transparency or consent from all concerned parties.
Actions Taken Soon After Death Questioned
The court has also been informed that several significant administrative and management-related decisions were taken shortly after Sunjay Kapur’s death. According to the petition, these actions were initiated during the mourning period and were aimed at establishing control over group companies and associated assets.
It is alleged that other family members were excluded from these decisions, raising concerns about governance and compliance in the post-demise transition of leadership and asset management.
Prayer for Permanent Injunction
Rani Kapur has sought a permanent injunction restraining Priya Kapur Sachdev and other respondents from acting on behalf of or through the disputed trust. The petition also requests the court to bar any transaction involving trust-linked properties until the matter is conclusively resolved.
The plea emphasises that any further transfer or alienation of assets could cause irreversible harm and complicate the adjudication of ownership and control rights.
Questions Over Will and Physical Presence
The dispute has surfaced amid ongoing questions regarding the execution of Sunjay Kapur’s will. The petition refers to conflicting claims about the physical presence of a concerned party on the day the will was executed. It cites call detail records indicating differing location data, which, according to the petitioner, contradict statements made in court filings.
However, the matter remains sub judice, and the court is yet to draw any conclusions on the validity of these claims.
Objections by Other Heirs
The estate dispute also involves objections raised by children from Sunjay Kapur’s previous marriage, who have challenged the authenticity of the will and the trust framework. They have sought judicial scrutiny of the documentation, execution process and transparency in the proposed distribution of assets.
The heirs have maintained that a comprehensive legal review is necessary to safeguard their inheritance rights.
Impact on Corporate Leadership
Sunjay Kapur passed away in June 2025 while heading a major automotive technology group. Since his death, the group’s leadership structure and asset control have been subject to legal scrutiny. The ongoing litigation has added to uncertainties surrounding governance and long-term management of the business entities associated with the family.
With the filing of the fresh petition, all eyes are now on the High Court’s interim orders and the course of hearings ahead.
The court has initiated proceedings on the latest suit. Further arguments are expected to be heard on upcoming dates, following which a decision on interim relief may be taken.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
