Santhi vs Killiammal - 2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 48363

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 48363

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
T.V.Thamilselvi, J
Santhi – Appellant
Versus
Killiammal – Respondent
SA No. 789 of 2024 | CMP NO. 25283 OF 2024

Important Points

A civil appeal can be disposed of in accordance with a mutual settlement agreement reached between the parties during court-annexed mediation, provided a formal settlement deed has been executed.

Subject

Civil Law - Alternative Dispute Resolution

Act Referred

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908: S.100

Headnote

The present Second Appeal was filed under S.100 of the Code of Civil Procedure, challenging the decree and judgment of the first appellate court. The dispute pertains to property rights previously adjudicated by trial and appellate courts. During the pendency of the appeal, the parties were referred to the mediation center, where they reached an amicable settlement. The primary issue before the Court was whether the dispute could be resolved through mutual compromise between the parties. The Court observed that a formal settlement agreement was executed by the parties and subsequently implemented through a settlement deed, effectively resolving the underlying controversy. The Second Appeal is disposed of in terms of the Settlement Agreement, which forms part of the judgment.

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: G.K.Sekar
For the Respondents: K.Balaji

JUDGMENT

Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, both learned counsel for petitioner and respondent appeared. Already this matter was referred to mediation and the report from the Mediation Centre is received. Before the Tamil Nadu Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court, settlement was arrived amicably between the parties and a settlement agreement was executed by both parties.

As per the terms of settlement agreement, the settlement deed was executed between the parties. Accordingly, as per the terms arrived between them, this Second Appeal is disposed of in terms of the Settlement Agreement. The said Settlement Agreement dated 03.03.2025 shall form part and parcel of this judgment. Furthermore, as on date, Settlement Deed dated 12.06.2025 has also been executed by complying the terms of agreement. No costs.

Consequently, connected civil miscellaneous petition is closed.

09-06-2026

Index: Yes/No

Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No

RPP

1. The District and Sessions Judge, District and Sessions Court No.II, Kanchipuram.

2. The Subordinate Judge, Kanchipuram.