Tata Trusts opposes Chandra’s return as Tata Sons’ chairman, calls it ‘illegal’

The Tata Trusts on Thursday said the resolution to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as chairman of Tata Sons was a “legal nullity”, escalating the standoff over the leadership of the group holding company.

The Trusts said their chairman, Noel N Tata, voted against the resolution at the Tata Sons board meeting on Thursday, while four directors voted in favour.