HC Freezes Late Sunjay Kapur’s Assets Amid Family Dispute Over Will

In a development that has drawn attention beyond legal circles, the Delhi High Court has ordered the preservation of assets belonging to late industrialist Sunjay Kapur following a plea by his children with actor Karisma Kapoor.

The court passed an interim order restraining any transfer, sale, or alteration of Kapur’s vast assets reportedly valued at around ₹30,000 crore until clarity is reached on the validity of his purported will. The petition was filed by the children, who have raised concerns over “suspicious circumstances” surrounding the document presented by Kapur’s first wife, Priya Kapur.

Justice Jyoti Singh noted that these concerns must be fully addressed before the will can be accepted as genuine. Pending the final outcome, the court has directed that equity shareholdings in his companies remain unchanged and barred the disposal of personal assets, including valuable collections such as artwork. Financial withdrawals have also been restricted, with limited exceptions for essential obligations.

The court observed that failing to secure the estate at this stage could potentially deprive Kapur’s children and his mother of their rightful shares, should the will later be found invalid. However, the order currently applies only to assets within India, leaving overseas holdings outside its scope.

Sunjay Kapur, a prominent name in India’s auto components sector and chairman of Sona Comstar, passed away in June 2025 after suffering a cardiac arrest during a polo match in England. His personal life, particularly his marriage to Karisma Kapoor, had long kept him in the public eye, and the latest legal battle has once again placed the Kapur family in the spotlight.

With the detailed judgment awaited, the case continues to unfold, blending high-stakes corporate wealth with a deeply personal family dispute, an intersection that has captured widespread public interest.