Supreme Court Appoints Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud as Mediator in Kapoor Family Trust Dispute The Supreme Court has appointed former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud as a mediator to resolve a high-profile family dispute involving the Kapoor family. The case centers on a legal battle over the inheritance of a 30,000 crore rupees asset left by businessman Sanjay Kapoor, who died in June 2025. The conflict primarily involves Rani Kapoor, Sanjay’s mother, and her daughter-in-law Priya Kapoor, who is also his wife. The court’s decision to appoint Chandrachud follows a request from the parties involved, who agreed to mediation to resolve the dispute. The dispute revolves around the management of the RK Trust, a family trust established by Sanjay Kapoor. Rani Kapoor has alleged that the trust was created through fraudulent means, accusing Priya Kapoor and others of orchestrating a scheme to misappropriate the family’s assets. In April 2026, the Supreme Court issued notices to Priya Kapoor and others, demanding a response to Rani Kapoor’s petition, which sought to declare the trust invalid. The court emphasized that the matter should remain confined to the family and avoid public scrutiny, urging all parties to refrain from making public statements or sharing details on social media. The mediation process will focus on resolving the conflict between Rani Kapoor and Priya Kapoor, as well as other family members, including Sanjay’s children from his second marriage, Samaira and Kian. The court has directed that the mediation should not involve Sanjay Kapoor’s will, which is separate from the trust dispute. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for August 2026, after which the court will proceed with further proceedings.#supreme_court #sanjay_kapoor #d_y_chandrachud #kapoor_family #rk_trust
