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Supreme Court Sees Progress in Sunjay Kapur Trust Mediation
The Supreme Court said mediation between Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur over the RK Family Trust was proceeding satisfactorily after six sessions, with all family members involved and parties cooperating. Former Chief…
The Story in Brief
The Supreme Court said mediation between Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur over the RK Family Trust was proceeding satisfactorily after six sessions, with all family members involved and parties cooperating. Former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud is mediating the dispute. The bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran urged the parties to approach the process with an open mind and avoid prolonged litigation. It directed that the mediator’s fees be paid by the trust.
The Hindustan Times reports that mediation will continue until November 2, while The New Indian Express says the next report is due in November 2026. Rani Kapur has alleged that the trust was created through fraudulent documents to deprive her of assets and control of Sona Group companies. These allegations have not been adjudicated.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that the court has settled the family’s inheritance dispute are premature. So are sweeping portrayals of one side as either a victim or a villain, since allegations about forged documents and asset transfers remain contested. Mediation is useful only if all parties disclose records and accept a fair process. The concrete test is whether the next report produces a signed settlement, or whether the case returns to litigation with its disputed documents examined in court.
Sources (3): hindustantimes.com, newindianexpress.com, ndtv.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
