2025 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 57312
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
EASWARAN S., J
RATHNAKARAN – Appellant
Versus
THE PRESIDENT, BHARATHIYA VIDHYA NIKETAN – Respondent
RSA NO. 637 OF 2012
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SRI. SRINATH GIRISH, SRI. K. S. VINAYAK PRATAP, SRI. T. KRISHNANUNNI (SR.)
For the Respondents: SRI. P. A. HARISH, SRI. V. V. SURENDRAN
The court affirms the validity of mediation as an effective means for dispute resolution, leading to a settled conclusion.
Headnote:In this regular second appeal, the mediation report dated 04.12.2025 evidences a settlement between the parties. The court observed the terms of this settlement and noted that the appeal stands disposed of accordingly, with parties to be governed by the settlement terms. The court emphasizes the legal efficacy of mediation in resolving disputes between the parties.
JUDGMENT
Pending the appeal, the matter was sent for mediation. The Mediator has filed report dated 04.12.2025 that the matter has been settled between the parties and enclosed the copy of the mediation report.
Taking note of the settlement, the appeal stands disposed of directing the parties to be governed by the terms of settlement entered Sd/-