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Supreme Court Refuses Rs 30,000 Crore Family Feud, Appoints Former CJI as Mediator

The Supreme Court has referred the Rs 30,000 crore dispute between 80-year-old Rani Kapur and her daughter-in-law Priya Sachdev Kapur to mediation. Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has been appointed as the mediator. The Court directed all parties to avoid public statements and social media discussions about the case. The bench emphasized that mediation is the best course for resolving this family matter amicably.

Key Points: SC Refers Rs 30,000 Crore Kapur Dispute to Mediation

  • Supreme Court refers Rs 30,000 crore family dispute to mediation
  • Former CJI DY Chandrachud appointed as mediator
  • Court urges parties to avoid public statements and social media
  • Rani Kapur, 80, is the petitioner in the case
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Supreme Court refers Rs 30,000 crore Rani Kapur family dispute to mediation; appoints former CJI Chandrachud as mediator

Supreme Court refers Rani Kapur's Rs 30,000 crore family dispute to mediation, appoints former CJI DY Chandrachud as mediator. Court urges all parties to resolve peacefully.

"Why are you all fighting? You are 80. This is not the age for your client to fight. - Supreme Court"

New Delhi, May 7

The Supreme Court has referred the Rs 30,000 crore dispute between 80-year-old Rani Kapur and her daughter-in-law Priya Sachdev Kapur to mediation. The Court had earlier urged the parties to take up mediation to resolve the issue, considering the advanced age of the petitioner, Rani Kapur.

The Court has appointed former CJI Justice DY Chandrachud as the mediator.

A bench led by Justice JB Pardiwala also directed all parties not to make any statements in public and not go on social media over the dispute.

"We make it clear that this mediation is confined only so far as the family members are concerned. We make one request to all parties before us that they not make any statements in public and not go on social media. This being a family affair, the endeavour should be to resolve the dispute and put an end to the matter. We firmly believe all parties should participate in the mediation with an open mind", the Court said.

Earlier, on April 27, the Supreme Court issued notice on a plea filed by Rani Kapur, seeking responses from Priya Sachdev Kapur and 22 others and indicated that mediation may be an appropriate course to explore in resolving the dispute.

A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi observed during the hearing that prolonged litigation in such family disputes may not be beneficial.

The Court remarked, "Why are you all fighting? "You are 80. This is not the age for your client to fight." Go for mediation once and for all, from A to Z. Otherwise, this is a waste."

Emphasising the need for an amicable resolution, the Bench stated, "It will be in the interest of all the parties concerned if they go for a mediation and try to resolve the disputes peacefully and equitably... We shall, if necessary, hear the matter on merits; however, first, we should make an attempt to convince the parties to go for mediation."

- ANI

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Priya S
The court's observation about the 80-year-old lady is spot on. Why waste remaining years fighting in court? Mediation is the best way forward for any family dispute, especially when former CJI Chandrachud is the mediator.
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Sarah B
Appointing Justice Chandrachud as mediator is a brilliant choice. His experience and integrity are unmatched. I hope both parties approach this with an open mind and put family first. Money isn't everything.
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Vikram M
While mediation is good, I hope this doesn't become a way for the rich to bypass the legal system. The court should still ensure that any settlement is fair and not pressured on the elderly petitioner. But yes, family harmony should be prioritized.
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Rohit P
Rs 30,000 crore family dispute! 😱 These rich families, yaar. But good that SC is pushing for mediation instead of letting it drag for years. All parties should cooperate. What's the point of so much money if you can't even have peace in the family?
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Jessica F
The court's directive to not make public statements or go on social media is wise. These family feuds often play out in public, making reconciliation harder. Hopefully, the mediation brings lasting peace.
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Kavya N
Justice Pardiwala's words hit hard - "Why are you all

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