Was Sunjay Kapur’s Will Even Real? New Explosive Testimony Raises Serious Questions

New developments in the Delhi High Court have once again altered the direction of the dispute surrounding the estate of industrialist Sunjay Kapur. What initially appeared to be a simple contest over a document submitted more than a month after his passing has steadily expanded into a broader inquiry into procedure, credibility and the shifting accounts of those who played a role in bringing the Will before the court. Each hearing has added new layers, and the latest one has pushed the matter into even more uncertain territory.

This round of arguments drew particular attention to Shradha Suri Marwah, who has been presented as the executor named in the contested document. Instead of settling long standing questions about her involvement, her testimony raised further concerns and deepened doubts about the path through which the Will emerged. Her version of events did not clarify the timeline. Rather, it suggested that key details remain unclear even to someone positioned as a central figure in the process.

Suri’s statements introduced inconsistencies about how she first came into possession of the document, who contacted her and what instructions she received. Rather than providing the court with a definitive explanation, the account she offered prompted fresh queries about the origins of the Will and the circumstances in which it was circulated. The hearing ended with more unanswered questions than before, signalling that the dispute is far from resolution.

How The Document First Emerged

The central point of contention is Suri’s explanation of when and how she first received the Will. Her earlier statement suggested that Priya Sachdev Kapur had shared the document. She corrected that on Thursday and said the first email actually came from a man named Dinesh Agarwal on 14 June. According to her, the email contained the Will and informed her that she had been named as executor.

Suri then added another twist. She said Agarwal later claimed he had mistakenly sent the family trust deed instead of the Will before forwarding a second attachment that he described as the correct document. Legal experts following the matter noted that such confusion is extremely unusual in inheritance matters, especially when large estates and multiple heirs are involved. The sequence also raises a simple question. Why was an intermediary sending crucial papers to someone who did not know she had been named executor and who had never been directly briefed by the testator.

Why The Email Trail Raised New Concerns

The hearing placed strong emphasis on the absence of clarity around Agarwal’s role. There is no documentation showing that he had any authority to communicate on behalf of Sunjay Kapur or appoint an executor. Despite this, he was the one who forwarded the alleged Will and informed Suri that she was expected to handle the process. When Suri wrote back asking to speak with the lawyer or any individual who drafted the document, she received no reply.

Suri’s counsel argued that she was genuinely trying to understand what she had been given. Her efforts, however, underline the unusual nature of the situation. Executors in large estates usually receive clear communication from the testator while they are alive. They are typically aware of their responsibilities and have access to legal support. Suri’s own admission that she was unaware of her role until after Kapur’s death and was trying to figure out the basics suggests that the appointment may not have originated from him at all.

The focus of the hearing soon shifted to Priya Kapur and the claims she has placed on record. According to Suri, Priya reached out to her on 24 June and stated that the document being circulated was Sunjay Kapur’s final and only Will. That comment has now become a point of friction because Priya took a very different position during the proceedings on 11 August. On that day, she informed the court that she is not the inheritor of Sunjay’s assets and is only listed as a nominee.

This clarification alters the way the disputed document is being viewed. Indian succession law is very clear that a nominee does not receive ownership of an estate. A nominee simply safeguards the property until it is transferred to the rightful heirs. With that principle in mind, Priya’s statement that she is not the beneficiary undercuts the reasoning behind a document that supposedly leaves all of Sunjay’s personal assets solely to her. If she is not meant to inherit anything, legal specialists argue that there is no coherent explanation for a Will structured in her favour in such a sweeping manner.

The courtroom also learned that Suri had asked Priya for indemnity before agreeing to perform any duties linked to the Will. This request has become another major talking point because it goes against how executors typically operate. People named as executors usually step into the role only when they are confident that the document they are supporting is genuine and properly executed. They rarely seek legal protection from the beneficiary or nominee.

Suri’s insistence on indemnity indicates that she sensed considerable risk and lacked clarity about the document’s authenticity from the outset. It also adds to the perception that she felt uncertain about the circumstances under which she was being asked to act as executor. When viewed along with Priya’s shifting explanations and the broader set of irregularities already noted by the court, this episode reinforces concerns about the credibility of the Will and the manner in which it surfaced.

Karisma's Role in the Proceedings

In the midst of this legal battle, Karisma has been extremely dignified throughout. She isn’t engaging in any public back-and-forth. Her stance is that everything should be verified legally so that the children aren’t impacted by internal disputes.

Despite everything Karisma has weathered over the years: a very public divorce, raising two children as a hands-on single mother and constant scrutiny, she continues to handle this current situation with remarkable dignity.

What Happens If The Will Fails Legal Scrutiny

The stakes are extremely high. If the Will is declared invalid, the estate will be divided among all Class I heirs. This includes Sunjay Kapur’s children Samaira and Kiaan and his mother Rani Kapur. The estate includes major personal assets and influence over business interests valued at approximately thirty thousand crore. Suri’s counsel acknowledged in court that an equal distribution would be the natural outcome if the Will is rejected.

The children’s legal team has consistently questioned the legitimacy of the document. They have pointed to numerous errors ranging from incorrect spellings and pronoun mistakes to basic factual inaccuracies. The most striking error is the repeated reference to Sunjay Kapur as a testatrix, a term used for female testators. They argue that a Harvard educated businessman would not sign off on a document riddled with such simple mistakes. The document is also neither registered nor notarised in spite of the family’s established practice of notarising important papers.

There are also digital inconsistencies in the metadata that indicate the file may not have originated from any device linked to Sunjay Kapur. When questioned on this, Priya’s counsel said various errors could be attributed to the use of an old family template based on Rani Kapur’s Will. The explanation has not satisfied the bench which has repeatedly emphasised transparency and has discouraged attempts by Priya’s team to impose confidentiality restrictions.

Each hearing is now adding new inconsistencies rather than reducing them. Instead of confirming Sunjay Kapur’s wishes, the evidence is gradually intensifying doubts and reinforcing the argument of the biological children that the Will may have been prepared after his death. The picture that is emerging is one of procedural gaps, unclear roles and clashing stories, with no firm answer yet on what Sunjay Kapur may actually have intended.

This has indeed been a rather muddling case so far to witness with an array of developments set to take place ahead as well. What do you think will be the next development in this saga? Let us know in the comments below.