The role of the administrator of Connaught Plaza Restaurants Ltd (CPRL) is set to gain precedence in the battle between estranged partners Vikram Bakshi and McDonald's India Ltd (MIPL).
While the two fight it out and the matter IS slated for next hearing on September 21, Justice G S Singhvi, who is the administrator on the board of CPRL, will now decide on whether the 169 stores in the north and east of India can remain open till the time the matter is settled in courts. For this, a board meet is likely to be called this week, persons in