The legal battle over the Sona Comstar empire has intensified as family matriarch Rani Kapur approaches the Delhi High Court seeking cancellation of a trust that holds significant stakes in the auto-parts manufacturer. The 80-year-old alleges the Rani Kapur Family Trust was created through fraudulent means to strip her of assets and control over the Sona Group.

Fraud Allegations and Trust Structure

Rani Kapur has accused her late son Sunjay Kapur's widow, Priya Kapur, of being the "chief mastermind" behind the alleged fraudulent creation of the trust. She claims that after suffering a stroke in 2017, she was coerced into signing multiple documents, including blank papers, under the guise of routine administrative work.

According to her petition, these signatures were later misused to transfer her assets into the trust without her informed consent. The trust deed, dated 26 October 2017, allegedly contains forged signatures, with different versions showing inconsistent signatures upon forensic examination.

Estate Dispute and Family Conflict

The current legal action represents the latest chapter in a broader family feud that became public in September last year. The conflict centers around Sunjay Kapur's estimated ₹30,000 crore estate following his death on 12 June 2025.

Samaira and Kiaan have challenged a will that allegedly leaves the entire estate to Priya Kapur, claiming they were repeatedly denied access to the document. The will reportedly surfaced during a meeting at Delhi's Taj Mansingh Hotel on 30 July, though its formal registration status remains unclear.

Asset Transfer Allegations

Rani Kapur claims she was the sole heir of her late husband, Dr. Surinder Kapur, the Sona Group founder, under a will probated by the Bombay High Court in 2016. She alleges that between 2017 and 2021, her shareholding and control over Sona Group companies were quietly transferred into the trust without her knowledge.

The petition states that while she is listed as a settlor and trustee on paper, the trust names Sunjay Kapur, Priya Kapur, and their children as beneficiaries, excluding her and her daughters' branch of the family. She has also accused Priya Kapur of swiftly taking control of bank accounts, company boards, and voting rights after Sunjay Kapur's death.

Court Relief Sought

Rani Kapur has requested comprehensive relief from the Delhi High Court, including:

• Declaration of the trust and its deed as null and void
• Complete cancellation of the trust structure
• Restoration of all assets and shareholdings to their pre-2017 position
• Full accounting of all transactions
• Interim freezing of trust operations
• Prevention of asset sales or transfers
• Preservation of electronic records

The case highlights the complex legal challenges facing one of India's prominent automotive component manufacturers as family disputes threaten the corporate structure built around the Sona Group's legacy.

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited, known as Sona Comstar, recently saw its Non-Executive Director, Priya Kapur, conduct a two-day visit to the company's Chennai manufacturing plant and R&D centre. This visit comes at a time when the company is navigating through a complex family inheritance dispute.

Facility Visit Highlights

During her visit, Priya Kapur engaged with leadership, engineers, and shop-floor employees, emphasizing the importance of people and their dedication to the company's progress. The Chennai facility, which has evolved from a single-product unit, now serves as an innovation hub covering:

• Internal-combustion systems
• Hybrid powertrain systems
• Electric powertrain systems

Kapur reaffirmed the company's commitment to sustainable mobility platforms during the visit.

Ongoing Family Dispute

The visit occurs against the backdrop of a boardroom and inheritance dispute. Key points of the dispute include:

• Allegations by Rani Kapur of coercion
• Questions raised about board appointments and shareholding changes
• Sona Comstar's stance that the allegations are baseless and legally untenable

Company's Position

Sona Comstar has issued statements addressing the dispute:

• The company maintains that Rani Kapur has held no shareholding or directorship since 2019
• All governance processes are stated to comply with regulatory norms
• The board is described as consisting of professional management and independent directors
• The promoter entity is said to hold only non-executive nomination rights

Financial Performance

In its recent financial results for Q2 FY2026, Sona Comstar reported:

The company's performance shows robust growth despite the ongoing corporate challenges.

Investor Communication

Following the release of its Q2 results, Sona Comstar held an investor call. The company has made the audio/video recording of this call available on its website, demonstrating its commitment to transparency and shareholder communication.

As Sona Comstar continues to navigate through these corporate governance challenges, the company's operational performance and commitment to innovation remain strong. The ongoing dispute underscores the importance of clear succession planning and robust corporate governance structures in family-led businesses.