The shocking legal battle over Sunjay Kapur’s Rs 30,000 crore inheritance has taken a dramatic turn, leaving many questioning the authenticity of his will. But here’s where it gets controversial: Priya Sachdev’s lawyer argues that transferring assets to a wife is a ‘healthy tradition,’ while the court scrutinizes a template-based will riddled with errors. Could this be a case of tradition or tampering? Let’s dive in.
The Delhi High Court witnessed heated debates on Thursday as Priya Sachdev (Priya Kapur), Sunjay’s widow, defended her claim to his estate. This came in response to allegations from Sunjay’s children with Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor—Samaira and Kiaan—who contest the will’s validity. Senior advocate Rajiv Nayar, representing Priya, boldly stated, ‘It’s a healthy tradition for a husband to leave his assets to his wife.’ He cited Sunjay’s father’s will as an example, where everything was bequeathed to his spouse. And this is the part most people miss: Nayar claims Sunjay’s will followed a similar template, allegedly based on his mother Rani Kapur’s will.
However, the court wasn’t convinced. The bench flagged glaring inconsistencies: spelling errors, pronoun mix-ups, and omissions—including the absence of Samaira and Kiaan as beneficiaries. Only Priya and her children, Safira and Azarius (whose name was misspelled), were mentioned. Nayar attributed these errors to the template, but the court questioned why a template would contain factual inaccuracies about Sunjay’s own family. Is this a genuine oversight or something more deliberate?
Adding to the intrigue, the will was neither notarized nor registered, unlike Rani Kapur’s will. Nayar claimed it was drafted by Nitin Sharma, but this detail was missing from Priya’s written statements and Sharma’s affidavits. Why the procedural discrepancies?
The defense’s timeline also raised eyebrows. Nayar asserted Sunjay reviewed a draft on February 10, 2025, suggested changes, and finalized it on March 17, 2025, while in Goa. Yet, there’s no direct evidence—no emails, messages, or annotations—proving Sunjay approved the final version. A WhatsApp screenshot submitted earlier was deemed insufficient by the court. Without concrete proof, how can we trust the will’s authenticity?
Meanwhile, Sunjay’s sister has added fuel to the fire, accusing Priya of contributing to his divorce from Karisma. Does this allegation cast doubt on Priya’s intentions?
As the case unfolds, one thing is clear: this inheritance dispute is far from over. The Delhi High Court will continue hearings, with both sides presenting their arguments. But here’s the burning question: Is this a case of upholding tradition or exploiting loopholes? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments—let’s spark a debate!