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Supreme Court brings in DY Chandrachud to mediate Priya and Rani Kapur estate dispute
Politics
Published on 7 May 2026
Court orders privacy as mediation begins behind closed doors
The Supreme Court has directed mediation in a family estate dispute between Priya Kapur and Rani Kapur. Following the court’s suggestion, both parties agreed to resolve the matter outside the traditional courtroom. The process will be overseen by former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, with the court stressing privacy due to the personal nature of the conflict.
- Priya Kapur and Rani Kapur agreed to resolve the dispute by mutual consent
- Mediation will be overseen by former CJI DY Chandrachud
- The court emphasized privacy because the conflict is personal
- Settlement efforts move away from the usual courtroom process
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