Mutual settlement of disputes allows parties to withdraw claims under Order XXIII Rule 3, leading to court decreeing the suit based on agreed terms.

ORDER (Oral)

I.A.3516/2021 (under Order XXIII Rule 3 of CPC)

1. This is an application under Order XXIII Rule 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 for decreeing the suit on the basis of the settlement arrived at between the parties.

2. During the pendency of the proceedings, the parties have amicably resolved their disputes. The terms of the settlement, as contained in para 3 of the present application are as under:

"i. The Plaintiff unconditionally undertake to withdraw its suit against the Defendant seeking permanent injunction restraining infringement of trade mark and copyright, passing off, unfair competition, rendition of accounts/damages, delivery up, etc. and/or any other reliefs claimed in its prayer clause at paragraph 50 of the Plaint.

ii. The Defendant unconditionally undertake to withdraw its counterclaim against the Plaintiff seeking permanent injunction restraining infringement of copyright, passing off, unfair competition, rendition of accounts/damages, delivery up, etc. and/or any other reliefs claimed in its prayer clause at paragraphs l6 & l7 of the Counter-Claim."

3. Learned Counsel for the parties are present. The application has been jointly filed by both parties as well as their learned Counsel.

4. Accordingly, nothing survives for adjudication in the present matter. The suit is decreed in terms of the settlement arrived at between the parties, the terms whereof already stand reproduced hereinabove. The parties shall be bound by the terms of settlement.

5. Let the Registry draw up a decree sheet accordingly.

6. The plaintiff shall be entitled to refund of 50% of the court fee deposited by it.

7. The next date of 16th April, 2021 shall stand cancelled.