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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
K. Surender, J.
The New India Assurance Company Limited – Petitioner
Versus
B. Shivamma And Ors – Respondents
MACMA NO.4167 OF 2012
Decided On : 10-04-2024
SETTLEMENT - LOK ADALAT - The court acknowledged the settlement reached before the Lok Adalat and disposed of the appeal in accordance with the Award passed on 16.03.2024, emphasizing the importance of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in the judicial process.
Fact of the Case:
The matter was settled before the Lok Adalat, resulting in an Award dated 16.03.2024.
Finding of the Court:
The court reviewed the record and accepted the settlement, directing the Registry to annex a copy of the Award to the judgment.
Issues: Whether the appeal should be disposed of in light of the settlement reached at the Lok Adalat.
Ratio Decidendi: The court's decision was based on the principle that settlements reached through Lok Adalat are binding and should be honored by the court.
Result: The appeal was disposed of in terms of the Award dated 16.03.2024, with no costs imposed.
JUDGMENT :
K. Surender, J.
1. Heard. Perused the record.
2. On 16.03.2024, the matter was settled before the Lok Adalat and an Award was passed by the Lok Adalat. In view of the same, the present appeal is disposed of, in terms of the Award dated 16.03.2024, passed by the Lok Adalat. The Registry is directed to annex a copy of the Award dated 16.03.2024 to this judgment. No costs.
3. Miscellaneous Petitions, if any, pending in this appeal shall stand closed.
Settlements reached through Lok Adalat are recognized and enforced by the court, promoting alternative dispute resolution.
The finality and enforceability of a Lok Adalat award as per the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, and the requirement of extraordinary circumstances to set aside such an award.
Point of Law : Challenge to the award of Lok Adalat can be done only by filing a writ petition under Article 226 and/or Article 227 of the Constitution of India in the High Court and that too on very....
Awards passed by Lok Adalat can be challenged in writ jurisdiction where fraud is alleged, despite limitations on appeals.
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