The Delhi High Court has urged the warring parties in the estate dispute of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur to explore mediation as a way to settle their differences, criticising the public airing of private family matters and emphasising the emotional toll of prolonged litigation. Justice Mini Pushkarna made the suggestion during a hearing on Tuesday, expressing concern over what she described as a “very sorry state of affairs” with “‘dirty linen being washed in the open”.

The dispute centres on conflicting claims over the massive estate of the 53‑year‑old businessman, who died in June 2025. At the heart of the battle is a will presented by Priya Sachdev Kapur, Sunjay’s third wife, which reportedly bequeaths his entire personal estate to her. That document has been contested by Sunjay’s former wife, actor Karisma Kapoor, on behalf of their two children, who allege the will is forged and fabricated. Kapur’s mother, Rani Kapur, has also challenged the validity of the family trust, calling it a product of fraudulent and forged documentation.

During the hearing, the court highlighted that all sides had suffered deeply from their personal loss but also noted that they were “blessed with significant financial wealth” that should not become a source of ongoing strife. Justice Pushkarna encouraged the senior counsel representing each faction to speak with their clients about the possibility of mediation, emphasising that peaceful resolution could spare further emotional and reputational damage.

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Court documents reveal that Rani Kapur, 80, has filed a suit seeking to have the purported RK Family Trust declared null and void, arguing she was divested of her rights without her informed consent. The mother’s legal action and the children’s challenge to the will have generated multiple parallel proceedings, including applications over interim dividends from the trust and counter‑claims dismissing the trust’s legitimacy.

The judge noted that the prolonged public nature of the dispute had detracted from the dignity of the parties involved and urged them to consider a neutral mediation process to resolve their issues out of court. Lawyers for the parties have been asked to obtain instructions on whether mediation is a viable next step, which the court believes could preserve relationships while safeguarding the interests of all beneficiaries.

The case remains pending, with further hearings expected as the court evaluates responses from the various factions to the mediation proposal. Observers say the judge’s remarks signal a desire to avert further escalation in what has become one of India’s most high‑profile family inheritance disputes.

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