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2024 Supreme(Online)(SC) 1810
ABHAY S. OKA, UJJAL BHUYAN, JJ
VINITA GUPTA – Appellant
Versus
SHASHI BHUSHAN GUPTA – Respondent
T.P.(C) No.-002517 / 2023
03-01-2024
SAMIR ALI KHAN
The court emphasizes the importance of mediation for amicable dispute resolution and sets a timeline for the mediator's report.
Headnote:(A) Supreme Court Mediation Centre - Referral for mediation to explore settlement of disputes - Parties directed to appear on 12th January, 2024, at 2.30 p.m. - Respondent to cover travelling charges and stay if personal presence is required - Mediator to submit report within two months. (Paras 1-2)
(B) Mediation - Importance of amicable resolution of disputes emphasized - Court to list matter after receipt of mediation report. (Paras 3-4)
Facts of the case:
The parties are referred to mediation to explore settlement options, with specific directions regarding appearance and costs.
Findings of Court:
The court emphasizes the need for mediation and outlines the process for the parties involved.
Issues: The main issue addressed is the referral of the parties to mediation for dispute resolution.
Ratio Decidendi: The court underscores the significance of mediation in resolving disputes amicably and sets a timeline for the mediator's report.
Result: Matter to be listed after receipt of the mediation report.
ORDER
Considering the nature of the dispute, the parties are referred to the Supreme Court Mediation Centre to explore the possibility of settlement of their dispute. The parties are accordingly directed to appear before the learned Co-ordinator of the Supreme Court Mediation Centre on 12th January, 2024 at 2.30 p.m. The first appearance shall be through virtual mode. In the event, the learned Mediator desires personal presence of the parties, the respondent shall pay the requisite amount to Digitally signed by ASHISH KONDLE Date: 2024.01.05 19:16:34 IST Reason:
- Signature Not Verified the petitioner towards travelling charges and stay in Delhi, as may be suggested by the learned Mediator. The learned Mediator after making an endeavour for amicable resolution of the disputes, shall submit a report to this Court within two months from 12th January, 2024. List the matter immediately after receipt of the Mediation Report. The Registry shall ensure that a copy of this order along with List the matter immediately after receipt of the Mediation Report. The Registry shall ensure that a copy of this order along with relevant documents is forwarded to the Co-ordinator, Supreme Court Mediation Center at the earliest. (ASHISH KONDLE) (AVGV RAMU) COURT MASTER (SH) COURT MASTER (NSH)
