Mumbai, Sept. 18 -- The legal dispute over Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran's five-year extension could hinge on the interpretation of the company's Articles of Association (AOA), particularly provisions relating to the role of Tata Trusts' nominee directors, rather than only on the majority vote of the board, legal expert Sonam Chandwani said.

In an interview with ANI on Friday, Chandwani, Senior Advocate at the Bombay High Court and Managing Director of KS Legal Associates, said the Tata Trusts are taking the position that their nominee directors have a special role under the AOA and that their approval is necessary for the appointment of the chairman.

"Tata Trusts are taking the position that their nominee directors have a special...