The Supreme Court of India appointed former Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud as mediator in the high-profile Sona Group family trust dispute involving late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s estate. A Bench comprising Justices J. B. Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan directed all parties to pursue an amicable settlement through mediation.
The Supreme Court hailed Justice Kurian Joseph’s “extraordinary artistry” in mediation after he resolved a 27-year-old property dispute. The landmark settlement showcases mediation’s rising power in ending long-running legal battles.
