Well, what's a 'shareholder dispute' to begin with? Let's break it down.
Simply put, a 'shareholder' is someone who owns shares in a company. As owners, shareholders have the authority to control the company's operations and management. However, since it's impractical for all shareholders to participate in day-to-day management, they appoint directors to oversee the company's affairs on their behalf. While the law recognizes shareholders and directors as distinct entities with separate roles, this distinction often blurs in private limited companies with only a few shareholders, particularly when those shareholders also serve as directors.