Athira T S on Mehli Mistry’s Ouster: Raises Governance and Legal Questions Around Tata Trusts

In a recent BusinessLine article titled “Ousted Mehli Mistry may move Court, but needs to prove procedural lapses,” Athira T S shared her insights on the legal and governance implications surrounding Mehli Mistry’s removal from the Tata Trusts.

Commenting on the development, Athira said, “Mehli Mistry’s ouster from the Tata Trusts underscores the growing tension within the group’s apex philanthropic bodies and raises complex questions about governance and continuity.”

She further added, “While he may explore legal options citing the 2024 resolution that allowed lifetime trusteeships, courts are generally reluctant to intervene in the internal affairs of private trusts unless there is a clear breach of the trust deed or procedural irregularity.”

Her observations highlight the balance between internal governance autonomy and judicial oversight in private trust matters, particularly when issues of continuity, fiduciary responsibility, and institutional stability are at stake. Read more updates: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7389531686465622016