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Supreme Court warns Kapur family feud is so bitter Mahabharat will look small in trust fight
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Published on 14 May 2026
Judges say the dispute is worse than epic war
The Supreme Court is pulling deeper into a bitter Kapur family trust battle after 80-year-old Rani Kapur filed a fresh plea for urgent intervention. During the hearing, the bench remarked that the feud is so intense that “Mahabharat will look very small,” vowing to examine the matter. Rani wants restraint against interference in the RK Family Trust and a stay on a May 18 RIPL board meeting, arguing proposed independent directors and bank signatory changes could reshape control despite mediation proceedings.
- Supreme Court bench remarked the feud is extremely intense
- Rani Kapur seeks to restrain interference in RK Family Trust
- A stay is sought on RIPL’s May 18 board meeting
- Agenda includes appointing two independent directors and changing bank signatories
- Court will hear the fresh application on May 14
- Underlying dispute stems from Rani’s 2017 stroke and subsequent alleged influence
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