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Rani Kapur rushes to Supreme Court to stop Priya Kapur grabbing control of family trust

Rani Kapur rushes to Supreme Court to stop Priya Kapur grabbing control of family trust

Rani Kapur has moved the Supreme Court seeking to bar Priya Kapur from handling affairs of the RK Family Trust and five related businesses. The plea lands as the court prepares a mediation process, with Rani alleging Priya is pursuing an unlawful takeover of family resources. The dispute could hinge on who controls the trust during talks.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
SC bars murder accused from inheriting victim property even during ongoing trial

SC bars murder accused from inheriting victim property even during ongoing trial

The Supreme Court ruled that anyone accused of murdering or abetting a murder cannot inherit the victim’s property. The restriction applies whether the transfer would happen through a will or through intestate succession. Crucially, the court said the disqualification holds even if the trial is still ongoing, reinforcing justice and preventing benefits from alleged wrongdoing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026

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Delhi High Court freezes Sunjay Kapur assets in Karisma Kapoor children inheritance dispute

Delhi High Court freezes Sunjay Kapur assets in Karisma Kapoor children inheritance dispute

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief in the inheritance dispute involving late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s estate. It restrained Priya Kapur from dealing with or dissipating the assets, ordering that they be preserved until trial. The move follows concerns raised about the authenticity of the will as the children of actor Karisma Kapoor sought legal protection.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 30 Apr 2026
Sunjay Kapur estate fight shifts to RK family trust as heirs question control and transparency

Sunjay Kapur estate fight shifts to RK family trust as heirs question control and transparency

The Delhi High Court’s reserved decision on late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s disputed will is now shadowed by a new conflict over the ₹10,000-crore RK Family Trust. Karisma Kapoor’s children Samaira and Kiaan have questioned their status and the trust’s functioning, while Priya Sachdev Kapur alleges they are aligning with Rani Kapur in the broader family dispute.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 27 Apr 2026
High Court draws line between joint will and joint mutual will for daughters inheritance in Kerala

High Court draws line between joint will and joint mutual will for daughters inheritance in Kerala

A Kerala High Court decision in an inheritance dispute turned on a crucial legal distinction: a joint Will versus a joint mutual Will. Daughters who secured property rights despite their parents’ Will were upheld, while a settlement deed by the mother was also protected from unilateral cancellation. The ruling offers families clearer guidance for succession planning.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Kerala Court rules settlement deed can override a will giving children property rights

Kerala Court rules settlement deed can override a will giving children property rights

The Kerala High Court has clarified that a settlement deed has independent legal force even when a will excludes a son or daughter from family property. If the deed is executed in their favour, it can transfer rights over the property regardless of what the will says. The ruling underscores that inheritance outcomes may hinge more on settlement deeds than wills.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Kerala court rules joint locker survival does not mean full ownership after death

Kerala court rules joint locker survival does not mean full ownership after death

A Kerala High Court ruling says the survivor of a joint bank locker does not automatically acquire complete ownership of the contents. The court held that a properly executed Will by one co-holder can prevail over the “either or survivor” clause. That means locker assets may legally be bequeathed to third parties, changing how families distribute funds after a co-holder’s death.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Courts reject ancestral property claims without documents proving a full chain of title

Courts reject ancestral property claims without documents proving a full chain of title

Courts are raising the bar for ancestral property claims, saying that simply labelling a property “ancestral” is not enough. Claimants must prove a traceable lineage from the original ancestor to themselves through documentary records such as revenue entries and proof of possession. Recent rulings stress that birthright alone does not establish ownership, and weak or missing chain-of-title evidence leads to dismissal.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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