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.
The Supreme Court urged Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur to maintain calm in their family trust dispute, asking them to avoid any actions that could disrupt ongoing mediation. The court indicated that an amicable settlement would serve all parties, while unresolved issues could trigger a prolonged legal battle over control of the Kapur family’s assets and trust.
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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.
The Delhi High Court has sent a music copyright dispute between Zee Entertainment and JioStar India to mediation, directing both sides to pursue an amicable settlement. Zee had alleged unauthorized use of its music. Until mediation concludes, the court barred JioStar from using Zee’s licensed works, with the next hearing set for July 23.
The Supreme Court has appointed former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud to mediate a dispute involving the RK Family Trust, which holds a stake in Sona Comstar. The court asked all parties to approach the process with an open mind. The case will return to hearing in August after the mediator submits a report.
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.
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The Supreme Court has referred the Sunjay Kapur family estate dispute to mediation. Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud will oversee talks between Rani Kapur, Priya Kapur, and Sunjay Kapur’s children. The estate is valued at nearly Rs 30,000 crore, and a disputed will is at the centre of the conflict, with allegations it leaves the entire property to Priya Kapur.
The Supreme Court has asked Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur to settle their dispute over the RK Family Trust through mediation, cautioning against years of litigation. The 80-year-old Rani Kapur was told prolonged court battles are unproductive. The trust’s stake in Sona Comstar, part of the Sona Group, adds stakes to the outcome.
The Supreme Court has issued notice to Priya Kapur, wife of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, along with others, in a dispute over the Sona Group Family Trust. Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur, alleges the trust was created using forged documents. The court also urged the parties to consider mediation to resolve the family conflict.
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The Supreme Court has urged Rani Kapur, 80, to pursue mediation to resolve her multi-crore estate dispute with daughter-in-law Priya Kapur. The court said continued litigation would be long and asked the parties to settle peacefully, citing Rani’s age and the benefits of an amicable process.
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