New Delhi [India]: The Delhi High Court on Thursday heard a fresh plea filed by Priya Sachdev Kapur, the third wife of late industrialist Sanjay Kapur, seeking a confidentiality agreement before disclosing details of his personal assets. The plea requests that all parties, including Sanjay Kapur’s mother, Rani Kapur, and his children from his first marriage with actor Karisma Kapoor — Samaira and Kiaan, sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to accessing the asset details.
The matter is being heard by Justice Jyoti Singh, who has been overseeing the estate dispute. Priya has also sought permission to submit a comprehensive list of movable and immovable assets in a sealed envelope to ensure confidentiality.
Reasons for demanding confidentiality
In her application, Priya Sachdev Kapur cited cybersecurity risks and the potential misuse of sensitive financial information as key reasons for demanding an NDA. She also suggested the creation of a Confidentiality Club, allowing access only to designated advocates and representatives.
This plea comes after the Delhi High Court’s September 10 order, which directed Priya to file a comprehensive statement of Sanjay Kapur’s assets and liabilities as of June 12. The court had also issued summons, set timelines for pleadings, and ordered that the purported Will of Sanjay Kapur, currently in Priya’s custody, be submitted in a sealed cover.
Dispute with Kapur’s children and mother
Sanjay Kapur’s children, Samaira and Kiaan Raj Kapur, through their mother Karisma Kapoor, have filed a suit seeking partition of the multi-crore estate, rendition of accounts, and a permanent injunction against Priya and other family members.
During earlier hearings, Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, appearing for the children, questioned the authenticity of the Will. He alleged that it was produced under “suspicious circumstances,” including its sudden disclosure at the Taj Hotel and the executor learning about it just a day earlier.
Sanjay Kapur’s mother, Rani Kapur, has also objected through Senior Advocate Vaibhav Gaggar, claiming that her rights under the family trust were undermined after Priya’s marriage. Expressing concern for her grandchildren, she told the court, “There’s something unholy going on. I am 80 years old and concerned for my grandchildren. Despite repeated mails, I never received a copy of the Will.”
Legal and estate implications
The estate dispute involves assets reportedly running into hundreds of crores, making it one of the high-profile inheritance battles in India. The demand for an NDA highlights the increasing concern over privacy and security of financial documents, especially in cases involving large estates and multiple heirs.
The court will decide whether Priya’s request for confidentiality and submission of assets in a sealed cover is justified, balancing the rights of all stakeholders, including the children and the mother. Observers note that such measures are increasingly common in high-value inheritance disputes to prevent misuse or public disclosure of sensitive information.
Conclusion
The case remains closely watched as it combines elements of family legacy, estate law, and cybersecurity concerns. With multiple parties contesting the Will and access to financial details, the Delhi High Court’s ruling on the NDA and sealed submission could set an important precedent for handling high-value estates in India.