📌 Key Points
- Delhi HC orders status quo on late Sunjay Kapur’s ₹30,000 crore estate to protect assets.
- Karisma Kapoor’s children filed an interim injunction to secure their inheritance.
- Children’s lawyers highlighted alleged inconsistencies in Sunjay Kapur’s will.
- Kareena Kapoor reacted, stating she ‘could not be happier’ and ‘Justice will always prevail’.
Kareena Kapoor expressed immense joy following the Delhi High Court’s ruling in favor of her sister Karisma’s children. The court ordered a status quo on late Sunjay Kapur’s substantial estate, protecting their inheritance amidst a fierce legal battle over the will’s authenticity.
Delhi HC Protects Sunjay Kapur’s Estate Assets
As per news agency ANI, the Delhi High Court has directed the filing of account statements and restrained the operation of foreign bank accounts and cryptocurrency holdings. It further ruled that the question of preservation of the estate must be answered in the affirmative, noting that the trial may take time and, in the meantime, the assets must be protected. The court added that all legitimate concerns raised by the petitioners must be addressed by defendant 1 (Priya Kapur).
Karisma’s Children Challenge Will Authenticity
The injunction plea was moved by his children from his previous marriage with Karisma, who has challenged the authenticity of the will. Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing the children, pointed to alleged inconsistencies in the will, including its language, lack of registration, and questions over its preparation, arguing that heightened scrutiny was required as Priya Kapur is both the propounder and sole beneficiary.
Sunjay later married Priya Sachdev, while Karisma focused on her life in Mumbai. Following Sunjay’s sudden death on 12 June, his estate, estimated to be worth ₹ 30,000 crore, became the centre of a fierce family battle. In August last year, Priya presented a document to the Delhi High Court claiming it was his will. This was challenged by Samaira, Kiaan, and Rani. In August, Karisma sued Priya on her children’s behalf, claiming Priya had fabricated Sunjay’s will, keeping their two children out of their inheritance.
Kareena Kapoor’s Reaction to Legal Victory
Sunjay died on June 12 during a polo match in England. It was later claimed that he died of a heart attack, apparently after swallowing a bee during a polo match in England.
This significant court decision offers crucial protection for Karisma Kapoor’s children’s inheritance, ensuring assets are safeguarded during the ongoing legal challenge. Kareena Kapoor’s heartfelt reaction underscores the family’s relief and belief in justice.
