Supreme Court Disposes of Appeal Following Amicable Settlement Between Parties. The court recognized the binding nature of the settlement reached between the parties, allowing for revival of the appeal if the terms were not fulfilled.

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Case Note & Summary

The dispute involved an appeal filed by Debakie Rani Sharma against Savitri Devi and another. During the pendency of the appeal, the parties reached an amicable settlement, wherein the appellant agreed to pay Rs.2,40,000/- to the respondent within three months and to hand over possession of a temple located on approximately 25 sq. yards of land within one week. The appellant's counsel confirmed the commitment to fulfill these obligations. In return, the respondent agreed to withdraw all proceedings against the appellant. The court directed the appellant to also withdraw any proceedings initiated against the respondent within two weeks following the payment. The appeal was disposed of based on this settlement, with a provision allowing the respondent to revive the appeal if the appellant failed to comply with the payment and possession transfer.

Headnote

A) Civil Procedure - Settlement of Disputes - Amicable Resolution - Civil Appeal No. 1100 of 2002 - The parties reached an amicable settlement during the appeal, with the appellant agreeing to pay a specified amount and hand over possession of property. The court disposed of the appeal based on this settlement, allowing for revival if terms are not met - Held that the settlement is binding and enforceable (Paras Not mentioned).

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Issue of Consideration

Whether the appeal should be disposed of based on the amicable settlement reached by the parties.

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Final Decision

The Supreme Court disposed of the appeal based on the amicable settlement reached between the parties, directing the appellant to fulfill the payment and possession transfer obligations.

Law Points

  • Settlement of disputes
  • Withdrawal of proceedings
  • Payment obligations
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Case Details

2009 LawText (SC) (10) 103

Civil Appeal No. 1100 of 2002

2009-10-07

Dalveer Bhandari, Dr. Mukundakam Sharma

Mr. Garg

Debakie Rani Sharma

Savitri Devi and Anr.

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Nature of Litigation

Civil appeal regarding a settlement of disputes between parties.

Remedy Sought

The appellant sought to resolve the dispute amicably.

Issues

Validity of the amicable settlement Enforceability of the settlement terms

Submissions/Arguments

The appellant agreed to pay Rs.2,40,000/- and hand over possession of the temple. The respondent agreed to withdraw all proceedings against the appellant upon payment.

Ratio Decidendi

The court recognized the binding nature of the amicable settlement and allowed for revival of the appeal if the appellant failed to comply with the terms.

Judgment Excerpts

The appellant Debakie Rani Sharma, who was present in Court on 16.9.2009 had undertaken to pay Rs.2,40,000/- in full and final settlement of the claim of respondent No.1 within a period of three months. On payment of Rs.2,40,000/-, the respondent would withdraw all the proceedings against the appellant.

Procedural History

The appeal was filed and pending when the parties reached an amicable settlement.

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