Priya Kapur removes Sunjay Kapur's mother Rani Kapur as a trustee from RK family trust amidst Rs 30,000 crore legal battle

After Sunjay Kapur passed away last year in June, his widowed wife Priya Sachdev Kapur has been in a legal battle with his ex-wife Karisma Kapoor's children, his mother Rani Kapur and his sister Mandhira Kapur Smith. This battle is regarding his inheritances of Rs 30,000 crore. Amidst that, Priya who serves as both a trustee and beneficiary of the RK Family Trust, has formally issued a notice removing Rani Kapur from her role as trustee, effective March 25, 2026. The notice, dated March 24, 2026, comes amid an ongoing dispute between the parties over the control and management of the trust, according to ANI. This bold move follows Rani's own attempt to oust Priya, intensifying the high-stakes conflict over the late industrialist’s sprawling business empire. As the courtroom drama escalates, legal experts suggest this internal power struggle could significantly impact the future of the conglomerate.As per the communication, the RK Family Trust was established in 2017 as a private and irrevocable trust, with the late Sunjay Kapur as its sole beneficiary during his lifetime. Following his passing in June 2025, the beneficial interests are said to have passed on to his children—Master Azarias Suri Kapur, Ms. Samaira Kapur, and Master Kiaan Kapur.The notice highlights concerns regarding certain actions allegedly taken by Rani Kapur after the demise of the sole beneficiary, and also references a cease-and-desist notice issued earlier in January 2026. It further notes that Rani Kapur has moved the Delhi High Court, challenging the legitimacy of the trust and seeking relief concerning its assets.In her communication, Priya Sachdev Kapur has asserted that these actions are inconsistent with the trust deed and violate the provisions of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, stating they go against the interests of the beneficiaries. Citing Clause 8.11 of the trust deed, she has formally conveyed Rani Kapur’s removal as trustee.The notice makes it clear that, from March 25, 2026 onward, Rani Kapur will have no authority to represent the trust or deal with its assets, documents, or affairs. It also states that any actions undertaken in the name of the trust after this date would be deemed invalid, with legal remedies reserved in case of non-compliance.This development unfolds against the backdrop of a wider dispute between the parties. It is also understood that Rani Kapur has taken steps regarding the trusteeship, including actions affecting Priya Sachdev Kapur’s position, indicating competing claims over the administration of the trust.