The Sunjay Kapur Will dispute explodes after the plaintiffs shift from claiming “there was no Will” to alleging “forged signatures.” A sealed-cover Will, attesting witnesses, and a dramatic courtroom U-turn now push the case into a full forensic battle.
The court fight over late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s Will has taken an unexpected and dramatic turn. What began months ago as a simple question—
“Is there even a Will?”
has now escalated into serious allegations of forgery, fraud, and ante-dating, with both sides presenting sharply conflicting claims before the Delhi High Court.
In the newest development, the plaintiffs—Sunjay Kapur’s children Samaira Kapur and Kiaan Raj Kapur, represented by their mother Karisma Kapoor—have filed a fresh application seeking inspection of the original Will, claiming that the signature on the document is forged.
This is a complete reversal from their earlier stand, and the shift has created major ripples in the courtroom.
Latest Courtroom Twist: Plaintiffs Now Question Signature
During the previous hearing, Senior Advocate Rajiv Nayar, representing Priya Kapur, strongly defended the Will and dismissed the plaintiffs’ objections as baseless. He told the court:
“A Will cannot be called fake because of spelling errors and they haven’t even disputed Sunjay Kapur’s signature.”
This argument cornered the plaintiffs. Until then, their case was built on the claim that
“there was no Will.”
But soon after this statement, the plaintiffs changed their stand. They have now filed a new application alleging that the Will contains “forged signatures”, marking a sharp U-turn from their previous position.
The new application argues that the signatures are not those of Sunjay Kapur and claims that the document is forged, fabricated, and possibly ante-dated.
Plaintiffs Seek Urgent Inspection of the Original Will
In the new filing before the Delhi High Court, the plaintiffs have asked for a court-monitored inspection of the original Will dated 21.03.2025, which defendant no. 4 filed in a sealed cover on 25.09.2025.
Quoting the High Court’s order dated 10.09.2025, the plaintiffs reproduced the directions that lie at the heart of their argument:
“Plaintiffs through their guardian will furnish a Non-Disclosure Agreement to counsel for Defendant No. 4 within three days from today, who on receipt of the document, will provide a true certified copy of the purported Will to the counsel for the Plaintiffs forthwith… Defendant No. 4 shall file the original Will in a sealed cover…”
The plaintiffs say they submitted the NDA on time and also requested inspection of the original Will, but the defendants refused. The defendants replied that:
“Since the copy of the Will has been certified as true copy by our Client, there is no requirement for inspection of the Original Will.”
This refusal triggered the present application, where the plaintiffs argue they cannot verify the genuineness of the Will without seeing the original.
They add that handwriting and forensic experts should be allowed to examine the document.
The Significance of Attesting Witnesses
Both attesting witnesses, Dinesh Agarwal and Nitin Sharma, were presented in court.
Dinesh Agarwal’s role is particularly important because he also witnessed the Will of Sunjay’s father, Dr. Surinder Kapur, suggesting continuity and long-standing trust between the Kapur family and the witness.
The plaintiffs, however, allege that:
- both witnesses colluded with Defendant No. 1
- the signatures were forged
- the Will is possibly ante-dated
This intensifies the battle, as witness credibility is a crucial part of proving a Will’s validity.
Background:
The dispute began when Samaira and Kiaan, through their mother Karisma Kapoor, filed a civil suit claiming that Sunjay Kapur died without leaving any Will.
At that stage, their position was simple:
Sunjay Kapur died intestate (without a Will), and the estate should be divided as per law.
But the situation changed dramatically when Defendant No. 4, Shradha Suri Marwah, produced a purported Will dated 21.03.2025.
Per the High Court’s directions:
- The plaintiffs were to sign an NDA
- In exchange, they would receive a certified copy of the Will
- The original would be filed in court in a sealed cover
The plaintiffs received the certified copy on 15.09.2025, but from that moment onwards, the legal strategy shifted.
After examining the copy, they moved from saying no Will exists to alleging the Will is fake, forged, and manipulated.
This escalation is what led to the current request for inspection of the original Will.
Older Timeline (Newest → Oldest)
October 2025
- Plaintiffs filed a formal application under Section 151 CPC asking for inspection of the original Will along with experts.
- Karisma Kapoor submitted two affidavits—one as attorney holder for Samaira and one as guardian for Kiaan—affirming the facts of the application.
September 2025
- Plaintiffs submitted the NDA on 13.09.2025 and requested inspection.
- Defendants sent certified copy of the Will on 15.09.2025 but refused inspection.
- Defendant No. 4 filed the original Will in sealed cover on 25.09.2025.
10 September 2025
- High Court issued directions regarding NDA, certified copy, and filing of the original Will.
Initial Stage
- Plaintiffs initially claimed no Will existed.
- Defendants insisted a valid Will was executed.
- Case moved toward examining the authenticity and validity of the document.
Where the Case Stands Now
The case has moved from a simple inheritance dispute to a complicated forensic and evidentiary battle.
The plaintiffs now argue that:
- The Will is forged
- The signature is not genuine
- The document may be fabricated or ante-dated
- Without inspecting the original, they cannot determine authenticity
Meanwhile, the defendants insist that:
- A certified copy is enough
- The Will is genuine
- There is no need for physical inspection
- The plaintiffs are shifting their stance to weaken the defence
What started as a debate over whether a Will existed has now transformed into what the plaintiffs call a “signature drama.”
Yet, both sides continue to claim that the facts are in their favour, and the High Court will now decide whether the original Will should be opened and inspected.
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