Legal opinions support Chandrasekaran’s third Tata Sons term, confirming casting vote validity and that selection rules apply only to new appointments.

The Tata Sons board has backed N Chandrasekaran for another five-year term and begun steps towards listing the holding company. The moves have triggered opposition from Tata Trusts, which has called them illegal and may challenge them.

Tata Trusts oppose N. Chandrasekaran's reappointment as Tata Sons Chairperson, affirming the need for a successor selection process.

All board members voted in favour of N Chandrasekaran’s reappointment except Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts, who voted against the resolution. The resolution was passed by a majority.