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Supreme Court urges mediation in Sunjay Kapur estate dispute
The Supreme Court nudged parties in the Sunjay Kapur inheritance dispute to explore mediation and issued notices to Priya Kapur and other respondents, indicating it would first attempt settlement before any merits hearing. The bench emphasized mediation to avoid a prolonged courtroom battle involving an elderly litigant.
Why It Matters
This case highlights how family-run business assets and control of a major group liver through inheritance disputes, potentially impacting governance of the Sona Group.
Timeline
5 Events
Supreme Court urges mediation; notices issued
April 27, 2026
The Supreme Court bench urged mediation in the inheritance dispute, issued notice to Priya Kapur and over 20 other respondents, and indicated it would first try to persuade the parties to settle the dispute before proceeding on merits; the matter was listed for next week.
Sunjay Kapur dies
June 12, 2025
Sunjay Kapur died of cardiac arrest while playing polo in London on June 12, 2025.
Rani Kapur Family Trust constituted
October 26, 2017
The Rani Kapur Family Trust was constituted under a trust deed dated October 26, 2017, and holds shares in Sona Comstar.
Rani Kapur suffers a stroke
2017
Rani Kapur suffered a stroke in 2017, which is referenced in the background of the dispute.
Divorce between Sanjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor
2016
Sanjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor divorced in 2016, ending their marriage.