London, June 4 -- Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi said the legal dispute involving Godfrey Phillips is a family matter that remains pending in court, adding that the matter could be resolved immediately if the trust agreement is enforced.

The "Godfrey Phillips case" involving Lalit Modi pertains to a dispute that arose after the death of industrialist KK Modi in 2019. Following KK Modi's passing, Lalit Modi and his brother Samir became involved in a long-running legal and boardroom conflict with their mother, Bina Modi, over control of the group's flagship tobacco company.

Speaking to ANI during an interview in London, Lalit Modi described the situation as unfortunate and said the legal proceedings have been prolonged.

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