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2024 Supreme(Online)(SC) 3400
J.K. MAHESHWARI, K.V. VISWANATHAN, JJ
KIRTI @ KIRTI MEHTA – Appellant
Versus
PRANAV MEHTA – Respondent
T.P.(C) No.-003301 / 2023
17-01-2024
Advocates:
B. K. SATIJA
B. K. SATIJA
Mediation is emphasized as a vital process for amicable dispute resolution, with specific procedural requirements established for participation and reporting.
Headnote:(A) Supreme Court Mediation Centre - Referral of matter for mediation with consent of both parties - Parties to appear on 29.01.2024 for mediation, which may occur virtually - Respondent to deposit Rs. 5,000/- per visit for petitioner's expenses - Mediation report to be submitted within two months. (Paras 1, 2)
(B) Mediation Process - Importance of mediation in resolving disputes amicably - Court emphasizes the need for personal appearance and timely reporting of mediation outcomes. (Paras 3, 4)
Facts of the case:
The matter was referred to mediation with both parties consenting to the process, scheduled for 29.01.2024, with provisions for expenses related to the petitioner's participation.
Findings of Court:
The court ordered the respondent to deposit a sum for the petitioner's expenses and mandated the mediation report to be submitted within two months.
Issues: The main issues addressed include the scheduling of mediation and the financial arrangements for the petitioner's participation.
Ratio Decidendi: The court highlighted the significance of mediation as a means to resolve disputes amicably and established the procedural requirements for the mediation process.
Result: Matter referred to mediation.
ORDER
With the consent of both the parties, the matter is referred to the Supreme Court Mediation Centre. Parties to appear before the Mediation Centre on 29.01.2024 at 2.00 PM. On the first date i.e. on 29.01.2024, the mediation may take place by virtual mode. Thereafter, the parties are ready to appear personally as per the instructions by the Mediator.
Digitally signed by Jayant Kumar Arora Date: 2024.01.20 10:49:26 IST Reason:
- Signature Not Verified For personal appearance of the petitioner, the respondent husband shall deposit a sum of Rs. 5,000/ per visit, towards to and fro expenses, through RTGS in the bank account of the petitionerwife, one week before the date fixed by mediator for participation in the mediation process. The petitioner may make available all the details of her account for transmitting the money.
- After considering the issue, the report be made available as mediation process. The petitioner may make available all the details of her account for transmitting the money.
- After considering the issue, the report be made available as expeditiously as possible and preferably within a period of two months from the date of appearance.
- Relist the matter after the mediation report is received.
- (JAYANT KUMAR ARORA) (VIRENDER SINGH) ASTT. REGISTRAR-cum-PS BRANCH OFFICER
