Delhi High Court Summons Kapur Family Members in High-Profile Trust Fraud Case
The Delhi High Court has taken a significant step in a contentious family legal battle by issuing summons to multiple members of the Kapur family. On Thursday, Justice Mini Pushkarna directed that summons be served to Priya Kapur, the third wife of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, along with others including Sunjay's children from his second marriage to Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor.
Elderly Mother's Allegations of Systematic Fraud
The court action comes in response to a lawsuit filed by 80-year-old Rani Kapur, Sunjay's mother, who is seeking judicial intervention to declare the "RK Family Trust" as null and void. In her detailed petition, Rani Kapur has made serious allegations that the trust, constituted in her name in October 2017, was established through what she describes as "forged, fabricated and fraudulent" documents.
The timing of the trust's formation raises significant questions, as it occurred just five months after Sunjay Kapur married Priya Kapur, his third wife. This chronological proximity has become a central point in the legal arguments presented before the court.
Request for Permanent Restraining Orders
Beyond seeking the declaration of the trust as invalid, Rani Kapur has requested the court to issue a permanent restraining order against the defendants. She specifically seeks to prevent her daughter-in-law and grandchildren from utilizing or acting in furtherance of the "RK Family Trust" in any capacity or manner.
The elderly matriarch's legal position rests on her claim as the sole beneficiary of the entire estate of her late husband, Surinder Kapur. Surinder Kapur was the prominent promoter of various businesses, most notably the 'Sona Group of Companies', making the assets in question substantial and valuable.
Allegations of Systematic Asset Transfer
Rani Kapur's petition presents a narrative of what she terms a "systematic fraud" committed against her. She alleges that family assets were improperly transferred to the "RK Family Trust" without her knowledge or consent, effectively divesting her of rights, assets, and legacy that were rightfully hers.
According to the court documents, Sunjay Kapur never confirmed to his mother that she had been stripped of her inheritance rights, nor did he provide her with a copy of the purported RK Family Trust documents during his lifetime. Sunjay Kapur passed away in June 2025, leaving these unresolved family matters and legal questions behind.
Court Proceedings and Next Hearing
Justice Mini Pushkarna has given clear directions for the progression of this complex family dispute. The court has asked all defendants to file their written submissions in response to the allegations made by Rani Kapur. The matter has been scheduled for further hearing on March 23, when both sides will have the opportunity to present their arguments more comprehensively.
This case highlights the intricate legal challenges that can arise in high-net-worth family disputes, particularly when allegations of document forgery and fraudulent asset transfers are involved. The involvement of prominent business figures and Bollywood connections adds further layers of complexity and public interest to the proceedings.
