On Monday, the Supreme Court of India urged the parties involved in the estate dispute of late industrialist Sanjay Kapur to consider mediation, particularly for his 80-year-old mother, Rani Kapur. The court highlighted that litigation at her age is not advisable, stating, “This litigation has started at 80...this is not the age to fight.” Rani Kapur is challenging the creation of a family trust, alleging it was fraudulently established to deprive her of her assets, including her residence and other properties. She claims that after suffering a stroke in 2017, she was coerced into signing documents under the guise of administrative formalities. Following her son’s death in June 2022, the dispute escalated with allegations that his wife, Priya Kapur, took control of significant family assets, leaving Rani without a share. The Supreme Court acknowledged the complexity of the case, which involves multiple stakeholders and competing claims, and emphasized that mediation could lead to a more effective resolution than extended litigation. The matter is set to be heard again next week.