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2024 Supreme(Online)(SC) 761
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
MR. JUSTICE PAMIDIGHANTAM SRI NARASIMHA, MR. JUSTICE PRASANNA BHALACHANDRA VARALE, JJ
GEEGI – Appellant
Versus
MEGHANATHAN – Respondent
T.P.(C) No.-001523 / 2023
Advocates:
Mr. Anil C Nishani, Adv., Mr. V Mrunal, Adv., Mr. Sanjeev Gupta, Adv., Mr. Rajivkumar, AOR, Mr. Abhisth Kumar, AOR, Ms. Bindu Nair, Adv.
Mr. Anil C Nishani, Adv., Mr. V Mrunal, Adv., Mr. Sanjeev Gupta, Adv., Mr. Rajivkumar, AOR, Mr. Abhisth Kumar, AOR, Ms. Bindu Nair, Adv.
Mediation is a viable option for dispute resolution, facilitating amicable settlements between parties.
Headnote:(A) Supreme Court Mediation Centre - Referral for mediation - The court referred the dispute to the Supreme Court Mediation Centre for exploring settlement possibilities, with the first meeting scheduled for 09.04.2024 - The Centre will facilitate video conferencing for counsels and parties, and submit a report within eight weeks. (Paras 1-2)
(B) Mediation - The court emphasized the importance of mediation in resolving disputes amicably and efficiently, allowing parties to explore settlement options. (Paras 1-2)
Facts of the case:
The parties agreed to refer the matter to mediation, and the court recorded the names and contact details of the counsels involved.
Findings of Court:
The court directed the Mediation Centre to conduct proceedings and report back within a specified timeframe.
Issues: The main issue was the referral of the dispute to mediation for settlement.
Ratio Decidendi: The court recognized mediation as a viable option for dispute resolution, highlighting its role in facilitating amicable settlements.
Result: Matter referred to mediation.
ORDER
Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the parties are agreeable for referring the matter(s) to mediation for exploring the possibility of a settlement. We hereby refer the dispute to Digitally signed by Indu Marwah Date: 2024.03.06 18:11:25 IST Reason:
- Signature Not Verified the Supreme Court Mediation Centre for initiation, conduct and conclusion of the mediation proceedings. The First meeting for initiation shall be on 09.04.2024. The Co-ordinator of the Supreme Court Mediation Centre shall contact the counsels for determining the necessary formalities. For quick access and co-ordination we record the name of the counsels and the contact nos. of the counsels which are as follows:- Petitioner’s Counsel Name – Mr. Abhisth Kumar, Contact No. 9313089502 Respondent’s Counsel Name – Mr. Rajivkumar Contact No.8800212991 The Centre shall also extend the facility of Video Conferencing for the counsels and the parties. The Centre shall submit the report of the mediator within eight weeks. List the matter(s) immediately after receipt of the report from the Mediation Centre. (KAPIL TANDON) (NIDHI WASON) COURT MASTER (SH) COURT MASTER (NSH)
