The inheritance battle over the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur and his estate — estimated at around Rs. 30,000 crore — is moving through the Delhi High Court in a largely procedural phase. No decisions on the merits have been taken yet, and the key disputes around a March 21, 2025 Will and the appointment of an executor remain pending.
Where the case stands now
On December 16, 2025, proceedings before the Joint Registrar at the Delhi High Court were confined to completing pleadings. Court records show that Priya Kapur has filed her replies. The opposite side was directed to file rejoinders. There were no arguments heard and no adjudication on the substance of the dispute.
Pending procedural points
- Applications challenging the Will dated March 21, 2025 are still to be heard.
- Pleas seeking a forensic examination of the Will remain pending.
- Questions about the role of Shradha Suri Marwah, named as executor, have been raised in court filings.
- Applications for amendments and other procedural matters are yet to be considered.
The key players
- Sunjay Kapur — Late Chairman of Sona Comstar, who died on June 12, 2025, during a polo match in Windsor, England.
- Samaira and Kiaan Raj Kapur — Sunjay Kapur’s children from his previous marriage, who are contesting parts of the succession.
- Priya Kapur — Has filed replies in the case and is part of the ongoing litigation.
- Shradha Suri Marwah — Named as executor of the contested Will; her role has been questioned in court papers.
- Senior counsel Mahesh Jethmalani — Appearing for Samaira and Kiaan Raj Kapur, arguing that the validity of the Will and appointment of an executor require judicial scrutiny under Indian succession law.
Legal issues at the heart of the dispute
The main legal questions include whether the March 21, 2025 Will is valid and whether the appointment of the named executor should stand. Parties have sought a forensic examination of the Will — a request the court has not yet decided. Senior counsel for the Kapur children has stressed that such matters deserve careful judicial examination under Indian succession law.
What happened earlier — and related suspicions
Separately, media reports and earlier filings flagged issues such as a missing email attachment connected to the Will, which led to suspicions and extra scrutiny. Those allegations have added to the complexity of the case, but the court has not recorded any findings on those points while the matter remains sub judice.
Next hearing and stakes
The Delhi High Court is set to take up the pending applications, including those relating to the Will and forensic examination requests, on January 20, 2026. With an estate estimated at nearly Rs. 30,000 crore, the dispute has both high financial stakes and personal consequences for family members and heirs.
Why this matters
Beyond the legal technicalities, the case is closely watched because it involves a prominent industrialist and a large family estate. The court’s decisions on the Will’s validity and the executor’s role will shape how the assets of Sona Comstar’s former chairman are distributed, and could set important precedents for similar succession disputes.
For now, the matter remains in the procedural phase. The court’s January hearing will be the next important date to watch for any substantive movement in this high-profile inheritance battle.
