Image credit: Priya Sachdev Kapur’s Insta account NEW DELHI: The dispute over the RK Family Trust has escalated, with Rani Kapur issuing a fresh cease-and-desist notice to Priya Kapur, reiterating that she no longer holds the position of trustee and must immediately stop acting in that capacity. The latest letter, dated April 6, follows an earlier notice sent on March 21, in which Rani Kapur invoked provisions of the trust deed dated October 26, 2017, to remove Priya Kapur as a trustee. According to the communication, the removal took effect after the expiry of a 15-day notice period, making Priya Kapur’s continuation as trustee invalid from April 6 onwards, according to news agency ANI. Rani Kapur has also rejected Priya Kapur’s subsequent letters dated March 24 and April 4, 2026, in which Priya allegedly attempted to remove her from the trustee position. The letter states that these actions are legally unsustainable and have no bearing on her authority or status within the trust. The dispute stems from larger questions around the RK Family Trust itself. Rani Kapur has already challenged the creation of the trust, the transfer of assets into it, and its administration before the Delhi High Court. She has alleged that the trust holds assets that rightfully belong to her and has described its use as an attempt to divest her of her estate following the death of her son, Sunjay Kapur, in June 2025. Even as these challenges remain pending before the court, both sides continue to rely on the trust deed. In her notice, Rani Kapur has referred to Clause 8.12(i), which she claims empowers her to remove a trustee without assigning reasons. On this basis, she maintains that Priya Kapur’s removal is valid and binding. According to news agency ANI, the letter also addresses Priya Kapur’s claim that Rani Kapur is incapable of acting as trustee. Rejecting the allegation, Rani Kapur states that seeking judicial intervention cannot be treated as incapacity and is, in fact, part of her duty to protect the interests of beneficiaries. It further notes that there is no stay order from the Delhi High Court restricting the functioning of the trust. The communication also points to procedural lapses in Priya Kapur’s actions, stating that the removal of a trustee requires approval from all remaining trustees — something that was not obtained. Rani Kapur has emphasised that any decisions taken by Priya Kapur as a trustee after her removal would be unauthorised and could invite civil and criminal consequences. She has asked Priya Kapur to immediately hand over all documents, records and materials related to the RK Family Trust. The letter clarifies that the action is without prejudice to Rani Kapur’s ongoing legal claims, including her challenge to the validity of the trust. It adds that regardless of whether the trust is ultimately upheld or struck down, Priya Kapur would have no authority to act as trustee after the notice period. Rani Kapur, the elderly mother of late Sona Comstar Chairman Sunjay Kapur, has approached the Delhi High Court seeking cancellation of the trust and protection of her family legacy. The matter remains pending, with the dispute continuing to intensify as both sides assert control over the trust and its assets.
