Tata Trusts challenges the validity of N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as Tata Sons chairman, arguing the September 17 board resolution lacked required support from its nominee directors. The Trusts contends that both its two nominee directors needed to vote in favor, but one voted against, making the resolution void under Tata Sons' Articles of Association.
Tata Trusts challenged the validity of Tata Sons' September 17 board decision to reappoint N. Chandrasekaran as chairman, arguing that the Articles of Association require affirmative support from both Trust-nominated directors, which cannot be overridden by a casting vote. Tata Trusts denied any deadlock existed and contended the resolution is void ab initio, citing protections previously upheld by India's Supreme Court.
Noel Tata, chair of Tata Trusts, challenged the reappointment of N. Chandrasekaran as chairman of Tata Sons, calling it illegal because the decision lacked Tata Trusts' approval. The dispute centers on whether to list Tata Sons publicly to fund major investments in Air India, semiconductors, and Apple operations, versus keeping it private to preserve family ownership.