Sanjay Kapoor Estate Dispute: Priya Sachdev Opposes Forensic Test of Will Amid Executor’s Contradictory Statements

New Delhi: The high-profile dispute over Sanjay Kapoor’s ₹30,000 crore estate and will has taken a new turn. While Priya Sachdev Kapoor, the late businessman’s third wife, has opposed a forensic examination of the will, the will’s executor has repeatedly changed her statements, deepening the suspicions surrounding the document.

Forensic Test Requested by Karisma’s Children:
Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira and Kiaan Raj, have requested a forensic and scientific examination of the will to determine its authenticity. They argue that a proper forensic check is necessary to establish whether the will is genuine or forged.

Priya Sachdev’s Opposition:
On Tuesday, Priya Sachdev appeared before Joint Registrar Gagandeel Jindal of the Delhi High Court, opposing the forensic investigation of Sanjay Kapoor’s will. Priya has claimed a stake in her late husband’s private assets, including gold worth over ₹30,000 crore under the Comstar Group, with the disputed will serving as the legal basis for her claim. Sanjay Kapoor passed away on 12 June 2025 in England due to cardiac arrest, and the legal battle over his estate has been ongoing since.

Executor’s Contradictory Statements Raise Doubts:
The authenticity of the will came under question after its executor, Shraddha Suri Marwah, repeatedly changed her statements. Initially, she told the court that Priya Kapoor handed her the will on 24 June 2025, then later claimed she received it on 14 June from Dinesh Agarwal. After further review, she reverted to her original statement, asserting again that Priya Kapoor had indeed given her the will.

Shraddha Suri has also admitted that she was unaware she had been appointed executor, had not received independent legal advice, and did not know the detailed contents of the will. During a 27 November hearing, her lawyer informed the court that she attempted to contact the lawyer who drafted the will but received no response.

Legal Implications:
Representing Karisma’s children, senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani argued that under Indian law, no one can be appointed as an executor without prior consent. If the will fails the legal scrutiny, Sanjay Kapoor’s estate would be distributed equally among all first-category heirs, including two children excluded from the will.

Next Hearing:
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear arguments regarding the forensic examination of the will and Shraddha Suri’s amendment application on 20 January 2026.