Karisma Kapoor’s Kids vs Stepmother Priya Kapur: ₹30,000 Crore Inheritance Showdown!
The inheritance dispute surrounding late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s massive ₹30,000 crore estate has taken a dramatic turn. Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira (20) and Kiaan (15), have approached the Delhi High Court seeking their rightful share, alleging that their stepmother, Priya Sachdeva Kapur, has withheld critical information regarding their father’s will.
Though Karisma Kapoor herself is not a plaintiff, she is representing her children in court, ensuring that their legal rights are fully protected. The case, scheduled for hearing on September 10, 2025, has drawn significant attention due to the staggering value of the estate and the high-profile personalities involved.
The Background
Sunjay Kapur, the former chairman of Sona Comstar and a leading figure in the auto parts industry, passed away suddenly in June 2025 while playing polo in Windsor, UK. His death was ruled accidental, caused by a heart attack. Following his demise, Priya Kapur reportedly informed Samaira and Kiaan that no will existed. Weeks later, a will dated March 21, 2025, emerged under circumstances the children describe as “suspicious.”
The children’s petition claims that the will excludes them entirely, leaving all assets to Priya Kapur. They argue that the document may be forged or manipulated and that neither they nor their mother, Karisma Kapoor, were given a copy immediately, raising further doubts about its authenticity.
Legal Rights of Children in Inheritance
Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, children remain Class I heirs regardless of their parents’ divorce. Legal experts confirm that a financial settlement between divorced parents affects only the spouses and does not limit a child’s statutory inheritance rights.
Tushar Kumar, Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, explains: “A child’s relationship with a parent remains intact after divorce. Any inter-se settlement between parents cannot override a child’s right to inherit. The statutory claim opens automatically upon the parent’s death.”
Similarly, Anushkaa Arora, Principal & Founder of ABA Law Office, notes: “Even if a minor child’s inheritance is waived or excluded in a settlement, it is considered void. Indian courts protect minors’ rights under the law.”
Challenges to the Will
The children’s petition challenges the will’s validity, stating it is “not a legal and valid document, is forged and fabricated, and in any event surrounded by suspicious circumstances.” They seek court directives to restrain Priya Kapur from acting on the contested will and to secure their legal inheritance.
Experts highlight that the burden of proof lies on the person presenting the will. If the court finds irregularities, such as delayed disclosure or exclusion of the children, the will could be invalidated, and the estate distributed according to intestate succession laws.
Inheritance Under Hindu Law
In the absence of a valid will, the estate would be divided equally among Class I heirs, including the widow, sons, daughters, and mother of the deceased. Children from a previous marriage, such as Samaira and Kiaan, have the same rights as children from the current marriage.
Anushkaa Arora emphasizes: “Courts scrutinize wills carefully. If suspicious circumstances exist, children are likely to receive their statutory share under the law.”
What’s at Stake
The case is expected to set an important precedent for inheritance disputes in India. Beyond the colossal ₹30,000 crore estate, it underscores children’s rights to their parent’s property, even amid complex family dynamics, remarriages, and high-profile legal battles.
As the Delhi High Court prepares to hear the case, the eyes of the nation are on Samaira and Kiaan, whose fight is as much about legal entitlements as it is about fairness and transparency in one of India’s wealthiest families.
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