K.Manoharan vs The Hosur Municipality Represented by Commissioner

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 22942

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DR G. JAYACHANDRAN, MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, JJ
K.Manoharan – Appellant
Versus
The Hosur Municipality Represented by Commissioner – Respondent
First Appeal|A.S.No.215 of 2024|O.S.No.101 of 2014

Important Points

Court-approved mediation led to a successful compromise settlement, which was incorporated into the decree.

Subject

Civil - Mediation Resolution

Act Referred

Civil Procedure Code: S.96

Headnote

The judgment concerns a First Appeal under Section 96 of the Civil Procedure Code to set aside a decree of the Additional District Judge, Hosur. The parties engaged in mediation resulting in a successful compromise settlement dated 13.02.2026, fixing an amount of Rs.34,97,424/-. The court disposed of the appeal in accordance with the settlement terms, refunding court fees as per law. The ruling stipulates that the agreement terms shall form part of the decree.

Advocates:
For the Appellant: Mr.S.Nagarajan
For the Respondent: Mr.S.Senthamizharasi, Mr.T.Balaji, Standing Counsel

Table of Content
1. mediation facilitated resolution. (Para 1)
2. settlement amount established. (Para 2)
3. court disposes case per agreement. (Para 3)

O R D E R

(Order of the Court was made by G.Jayachandran J.)

This Court directed the parties to participate in Mediation to resolve the dispute amicably. Accordingly, the parties have engaged themselves in Mediation and successfully arrived at compromise settlement.

2. Pursuant to the settlement agreement dated 13.02.2026, the disputed difference of amount was fixed as Rs.34,97,424/- and the same was paid to the respondent on 09.02.2026 towards full and final settlement.

3. In view of the above, A.S.No.215 of 2026 is disposed of in terms of the agreement. The terms of agreement as found in Paragraph No.6 thereof, shall form part of the decree. There shall be no order as to costs.