J U D G M E N T

(Dated this the 25th day of February, 2026)

In these cases, the matter has been settled between both the parties in mediation. On behalf of the 2^nd respondent, his Power of Attorney namely the 3^rd respondent signed in the mediation agreement.

2. The Registry noted a defect that power of attorney is not permissible for accused in criminal matters. In the instant case, the respondents are not accused persons, but parties to a proceeding under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act .

3. The dispute in this case is quasi civil in nature and now the parties amicably settled the dispute in mediation. The mediation agreement signed by all the parties is produced. Therefore, the defect noted is overruled.

In the result, both these Crl.Rev.Pet. are disposed of as per the terms of the mediation agreement dated 04.11.2025 and the modified agreement dated 17.02.2026. The mediation agreement as well as the modified mediation agreement will form part of the judgment.

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