Case Note & Summary
The case involved a civil appeal filed by Dhonde Bajirao Balu and others against Nandkumar Shrirang Jadhav and others. During the hearing, the appellants' counsel informed the court of their intention to refer the appeal to Lok Adalat for settlement. The court acknowledged this request and decided to refer the appeal to the appropriate Lok Adalat in Delhi. It ordered that all necessary records be sent to the Secretary of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) for further proceedings. The court concluded the appeal without any order as to costs, emphasizing the importance of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in civil matters.
Headnote
A) Alternative Dispute Resolution - Referral to Lok Adalat - Court's Authority to Refer - Not Applicable - The appellants expressed a desire to settle their appeal through Lok Adalat, prompting the court to refer the matter accordingly. The court directed that all necessary records be sent to the Secretary, National Legal Services Authority for further action. Held that the appeal was disposed of without costs (Paras 1-1).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the appeal should be referred to Lok Adalat for settlement.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court referred the appeal to Lok Adalat for consideration of settlement and disposed of the appeal without costs.
Law Points
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Lok Adalat
- civil appeal
- referral to Lok Adalat
