Updated on: October 14, 2025 | New Delhi

The legal battle surrounding the estate of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur—ex-husband of Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor—has taken a dramatic turn, with shocking new allegations surfacing in the Delhi High Court. The case, filed by Kapur’s two children, Samaira (20) and Kiaan (15), accuses certain parties of forging his Will, allegedly riddled with errors, inconsistencies, and “bloopers” that suggest it could not have been authored by the late businessman himself.

At the center of the controversy is a claim that the Will—purportedly worth over ₹30,000 crore in estate value—not only misrepresents facts and names but also bizarrely refers to Sunjay Kapur as a woman, using pronouns such as “she” and “her” in several places. Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing the plaintiffs, presented these arguments before the High Court, describing the Will as “absurd” and “blatantly fabricated.”

The Allegations: A Will with Bloopers and Inconsistencies

The late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, former chairman of Sona Comstar, died of a cardiac arrest in London on June 12, 2025. Soon after his death, a dispute over inheritance broke out between his family members. Karisma Kapoor’s children—represented through their legal guardians—have alleged that the Will submitted to the court is fraudulent.

During the recent hearing, Jethmalani pointed to glaring textual errors in the Will that cast doubt on its authenticity. Among the inconsistencies he highlighted were:

• Gender errors: The Will allegedly refers to Sunjay Kapur as “she” and “her,” which Jethmalani called “absurd and inexplicable.” He suggested that either the document was created carelessly or intentionally altered to conceal its origin.
• Signature anomaly: The Will apparently bears a signature that appears in the feminine form, suggesting that Kapur may have been made to “sign as a woman” — a red flag in terms of forgery.
• Omissions and factual inaccuracies: The Will reportedly mentions “all my legatees” but fails to include Rani Kapur, Sunjay’s mother, who was always provided for in his previous legal and financial arrangements.
• Misspelled names: The document allegedly contains multiple misspellings of his son’s name, Kiaan, and lists an incorrect address for his daughter Samaira, using Karisma Kapoor’s office address instead of the family residence.
• Uncharacteristic tone and drafting: The plaintiffs argue that the language, phrasing, and structure of the Will do not match Sunjay Kapur’s known communication style or his precision as a business leader.

“These kinds of bloopers are entirely uncharacteristic of Mr Kapur,” Jethmalani told the court, as reported by LiveLaw. “He had a very good relationship with his children. He knew their names, their correct spellings, and their addresses. To make such mistakes in his own Will is beyond belief.”

The ‘Digital Ghost’ Argument

Adding to the complexity, the plaintiffs’ counsel also described the late Sunjay Kapur as having become a “digital ghost” in the Will — meaning that the document relies entirely on alleged digital signatures, with no original handwritten elements, verified photographs, or authenticated communication trails.

Jethmalani argued that neither the defendants nor the purported witnesses could explain who drafted the Will or where it originated. “The only inference that can be drawn,” he told the bench, “is that the document was created on the laptop of one Nitin Sharma,” whose connection to the case is still under investigation.

He emphasized that the lack of verifiable metadata, original documents, or forensic evidence raises strong suspicion that the Will was forged posthumously to manipulate the distribution of Kapur’s assets.

A ₹30,000 Crore Estate Dispute

The inheritance battle has drawn national attention, not only due to the high-profile personalities involved but also because of the sheer scale of the estate in question. Reports suggest that Sunjay Kapur’s total assets—spanning real estate, automotive holdings, investments, and family trusts—are valued at approximately ₹30,000 crore.

The Delhi High Court previously allowed Priya Sachdev Kapur, Sunjay’s second wife, to submit a sealed list of his assets and share a copy of the disputed Will with Rani Kapur, the deceased’s mother. Priya’s counsel has claimed that Karisma Kapoor’s children have already received ₹1,900 crore from the Kapur family trust, a statement that Jethmalani criticized for “recklessly exposing the children’s security.”

The plaintiffs maintain that the alleged payments from the family trust do not preclude their legitimate claim to their father’s personal assets and properties, which, they say, were wrongfully diverted through the forged Will.

The Family at the Center of the Controversy

Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor, one of Bollywood’s most prominent actresses, married in 2003 and divorced in 2016 after a highly publicized legal separation. They share two children—Samaira and Kiaan—who now live primarily with Karisma in Mumbai.

In 2017, Sunjay married Priya Sachdev, a businesswoman and former model, in a private ceremony in Delhi. The two shared a cordial public image until Sunjay’s sudden death in London earlier this year.

While the Kapur family initially maintained privacy regarding the succession process, the matter became public when Karisma’s children, through their legal representatives, filed a civil suit in the Delhi High Court alleging forgery and misrepresentation in the purported Will.

Legal Developments and Courtroom Exchanges

During the hearing, the plaintiffs’ legal team demanded a forensic investigation into the Will’s authorship and the devices used to create it. They argued that inconsistencies in grammar, formatting, and gender references point to a template-based fabrication, likely produced using a digital tool rather than composed by Kapur himself.

“The Will’s metadata and linguistic profile must be analyzed. We must know who typed it, when it was typed, and on which device,” Jethmalani said, calling for a detailed digital forensic audit.

He also highlighted that the supposed witnesses listed in the Will have not been able to provide coherent statements on when or where the document was signed.

On the other side, Priya Sachdev’s counsel has maintained that the Will is genuine and legally executed, arguing that the plaintiffs’ allegations are “speculative and emotionally driven.” The defense insists that the document reflects Sunjay’s “clear and conscious decisions” about his estate distribution and that the linguistic irregularities cited are “clerical errors.”

The High Court has not yet ruled on the authenticity of the Will but has directed all parties to maintain confidentiality and avoid public statements that could prejudice the proceedings.

Public Reaction and Industry Interest

Given Karisma Kapoor’s celebrity status and the Kapur family’s prominence in both business and social circles, the case has drawn widespread media attention. Public speculation has intensified after revelations about the use of feminine pronouns in the Will, with many describing it as one of the “most bizarre drafting mistakes” ever alleged in a high-value inheritance dispute.

Social media users have expressed disbelief at the notion that such errors could occur in a document of this magnitude, while legal experts caution against jumping to conclusions before forensic verification.

Several observers have also noted the emotional toll the case may be taking on the Kapur-Kapoor family, particularly the two children at the heart of the legal proceedings.

Forensic Probe Underway

The Delhi High Court has now ordered a forensic audit of the alleged Will to verify its origin, authorship, and digital integrity. Experts from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) are expected to examine the document’s metadata, digital signatures, and any associated devices.

Authorities will also probe the alleged involvement of Nitin Sharma, whose laptop was reportedly used to generate the Will, as per the plaintiffs’ claim. Investigators will determine whether the document was altered or manipulated after Sunjay Kapur’s death.

Until the forensic results are submitted, the High Court has reserved its comments on the merits of the allegations but emphasized the need for “absolute transparency” in handling the matter.

The Larger Implications

Beyond the personal and financial aspects, the case underscores the growing complexities surrounding digital Wills, electronic signatures, and posthumous document verification. Legal analysts note that as more individuals transition to digital asset management, questions about authentication, authorship, and security of such documents are becoming increasingly relevant.

In this case, the alleged use of feminine pronouns and misspellings not only challenges the Will’s validity but also raises questions about whether modern estate laws are equipped to deal with such digital irregularities.

If the allegations of forgery are proven, it could result in criminal proceedings under the Indian Penal Code for fraud, forgery, and falsification of legal documents — with potential jail terms for those found guilty.

What Lies Ahead

For now, the battle over Sunjay Kapur’s vast estate continues in the Delhi High Court, with multiple hearings expected in the coming weeks. The results of the forensic probe are likely to determine the next steps, including whether the Will can be admitted as valid evidence or declared void.

Meanwhile, Karisma Kapoor’s children—represented through their legal guardian and counsel—continue to assert that their father’s “true intentions” were never reflected in the contested document.

As one of the most closely watched inheritance cases in recent years, the outcome could set a legal precedent for digital Wills and inheritance rights of children from previous marriages in India’s corporate and celebrity circles.