The court encourages mediation as a preferred method for dispute resolution, appointing a mediator and setting a timeline for reporting.

Headnote:(A) Mediation - Supreme Court Mediation Centre - The court identified the case as suitable for mediation and appointed a mediator to facilitate the process. The mediation is to be conducted under the Supreme Court Mediation Centre's auspices, with a report to be submitted within four weeks. (Para 1)

Facts of the case:
The court heard the parties' counsels and determined that mediation was appropriate for resolving the dispute. Contact details for the counsels were recorded for coordination.

Findings of Court:
The court emphasized the importance of mediation and the need for a timely report from the mediator.

Issues: The main issue was the suitability of the case for mediation and the appointment of a mediator.

Ratio Decidendi: The court's decision to mediate reflects a preference for resolving disputes amicably and efficiently, highlighting the role of mediation in the judicial process.

Result: The matter is to be listed immediately after the mediator's report is received.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsels appearing for the parties. We are of the opinion that this is an ideal case for mediation. We request Dr. Aman Hingorani, learned counsel of this Court to mediate between the parties. The mediation shall be under the aegis of the Supreme Court Mediation Centre. The Co-ordinator of the Supreme Court Mediation Centre shall contact the counsels for determining the necessary formalities and fix the date and time for mediation through Dr. Aman Hingorani. Digitally signed by Indu Marwah Date: 2024.01.11 17:00:13 IST Reason:

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. Guntur Prabhakar, Contact

The Centre shall also extend the facility of Video

Conferencing for the counsels and the parties.

We request the mediator to submit a report within four weeks.

List the matter immediately after receipt of the report from

the Mediation Centre.

(INDU MARWAH) (NIDHI WASON)

COURT MASTER (SH) COURT MASTER (NSH)

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