Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Delhi HC: Avoid 'Melodrama' in Sunjay Kapur Estate Dispute
A judge in India told people fighting over a very rich man's money to stop being dramatic.
The fight is between the rich man's children and his new wife.
The children said their sister's college fees in America haven't been paid for two months.
The new wife said this is not true and it's just a made-up story to get attention.
The children also think their father's will, which gives his money away, is not real.
The new wife says the will is real and they already got a lot of money.
The judge said this argument about the fees is silly and shouldn't be in court.
They will talk more about the money and the will on a later date.
The Delhi High Court urged parties in the dispute over Sunjay Kapur's ₹30,000-crore estate to avoid 'melodrama'.
Sunjay Kapur's daughter Samaira alleged that her US university tuition fees have not been paid for two months.
Sunjay Kapur's widow, Priya Kapur, denied the allegations, calling them 'fabricated' and stating the fees have been paid.
The children of Sunjay Kapur are challenging the authenticity of his will, alleging their rightful share is missing.
The court is hearing an interim injunction plea to prevent Priya Kapur from dealing with Sunjay Kapur's assets, with the next hearing scheduled for November 19.
- Who
- The children of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur (Samaira and Kiaan) and his widow Priya Sachdev Kapur.
- What
- A hearing in the Delhi High Court regarding the dispute over Sunjay Kapur's ₹30,000-crore estate, involving allegations of unpaid university fees for a daughter and challenges to the will's authenticity.
- When
- Friday (recent hearing), with the next hearing on November 19.
- Where
- Delhi High Court.
- Why
- To hear an interim injunction plea filed by Sunjay Kapur's children seeking to restrain their stepmother from dealing with his assets, and to address disputes over the estate and will.
Karisma Kapoor's Children (Samaira & Kiaan)
Priya Sachdev Kapur (Sunjay Kapur's widow)
Unpaid University Fees
Karisma Kapoor's Children (Samaira & Kiaan)
Sunjay Kapur's daughter Samaira's US university fees have not been paid for two months, which is Priya Kapur's responsibility as she holds the children's estate.
Priya Sachdev Kapur (Sunjay Kapur's widow)
The allegations of unpaid fees are fabricated and intended to attract media attention. All submitted bills, including Samaira's university fees, have been cleared.
Authenticity of Sunjay Kapur's Will
Karisma Kapoor's Children (Samaira & Kiaan)
The children allege that the will submitted to the court is illegitimate, claiming their father had assured them of their rightful share, which is missing from the document.
Priya Sachdev Kapur (Sunjay Kapur's widow)
Priya Kapur claims the assets listed in the will are authentic and states that the children have already received ₹1,900 crore from the family trust. Her legal team has detailed the will's drafting and execution in previous hearings.
Courtroom Conduct and Dispute Presentation
Karisma Kapoor's Children (Samaira & Kiaan)
The children's legal team presented arguments concerning their father's estate and educational expenses.
Priya Sachdev Kapur (Sunjay Kapur's widow)
Priya Kapur's legal team was urged by the court to avoid 'melodrama' and to ensure such fee disputes are resolved outside of court, preventing future court involvement.
- Estate Value
- ₹30,000 crore
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Judge
- Justice Jyoti Singh
- Parties Involved
- Children of Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor (Samaira and Kiaan), Priya Sachdev Kapur (Sunjay Kapur's widow)
- Nature of Dispute
- Inheritance and estate dispute concerning the validity of Sunjay Kapur's will and alleged non-payment of educational expenses.
- Allegation of Unpaid Fees
- Two months of tuition fees for Samaira Kapur's US university.
- Court's Remark
- Urged parties to avoid 'melodrama' and to resolve fee disputes outside of court.
- Next Hearing
- November 19, concerning an interim injunction plea.
Sources
My university fees not paid for 2 months, Karisma Kapoor’s daughter tells Delhi HC
"Melodrama": Court After Karisma Kapoor's Daughter Flags Unpaid College Fees
Karisma Kapoor’s daughter tells Delhi HC in Sunjay Kapur case: 'My university fees haven’t been paid for two months'
Sunjay Kapur Estate Case: Karisma Kapoor’s Daughter Samaira Reveals Her University Fees Unpaid For 2 Months
Karisma Kapoor's daughter Samaira alleges of UNPAID tuition fees for..., Delhi HC says not to make it...
Karishma says no money for children’s school fees, court calls it ‘melodrama’
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No Melodrama Please, HC Says in Suit Related To Karishma Kapur's Children
