Baby vs Thankamani - 2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 23975

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 23975

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
Mohammed Nias C.P., J
Baby – Appellant
Versus
Thankamani – Respondent
RFA NO.775 OF 2016

Important Points

Court recognizes mediation settlement, disposing of appeal as per terms agreed.

Subject

Civil - Mediation Settlement

Act Referred

Kerala Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act: S.69A

Headnote

The court addressed the dispute related to RFA NO.775 OF 2016, highlighting the mediation agreement dated 10th February 2026, which resolved the issues between the parties. The ruling affirms the acceptance of the settlement terms, allowing the appeal to be disposed off in accordance with this resolution. Consequently, the court mandated a refund of court fees as specified in Section 69A of the Kerala Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act.

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Shri.Santheep Ankarath, Sri.Arun Mathew Vadakkan
For the Respondents: P. Jayaram

J U D G M E N T

The learned counsel appearing on both sides submits that the issue in dispute has been settled through mediation, and the terms of the settlement are recorded in the Mediation Agreement dated 10^th February 2026. The compromise signed by both parties and the respective counsel is accepted.

Therefore, the appeal is disposed of in terms of the compromise arrived at by the parties. The Memorandum of Settlement Agreement will form part of the judgment and decree. The court fee paid by the appellants shall be refunded under Section

69A of the Kerala Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act .

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