J.K. MAHESHWARI, K.V. VISWANATHAN, JJ
USHARANI C. REDDY & ANR. – Appellant
Versus
VENKATADASARIGARI RAMANJANEYA REDDY – Respondent
T.P.(Crl.) No. 676/2023
Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr. Sridhar Potaraju, Adv., Mr. V.R.N Prashanth, Adv., Mr. Gaichangpou Gangmei, Adv., Mr. Arjun D. Singh, Adv., Mr. Yashvir Kumar, Adv., Ms. Lothungbeni T Lotha, Adv., Mr. Yimyanger Longkumer, Adv., Mr. Aayush, Adv., Mr. Rajat Srivastava, Adv., Ms. Zeba Zoriah, Adv.
For the Respondents: Mr. Mahfooz A. Nazki, Adv., Mr. Polanki Gowtham, Adv., Mr. Snehasish Mukherjee, AOR
Court emphasizes mediation for resolving disputes under the Negotiable Instrument Act.
Headnote:The petitions seek transfer of C.C. No. 214 of 2013 and C.C. No. 215 of 2023 initiated under Sections 138 and 142 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881. The court finds that both parties consent to mediation, indicating a mutual interest in an amicable resolution. The issues before the court include the transfer of the cases for mediation. The court emphasizes the necessity of a timely mediation report, preferably within two months of the initial meeting, and orders re-listing post mediation.
ORDER
These petitions have been filed seeking transfer of C.C. No. 214 of 2013 and C.C. No. 215 of 2023 initiated under Sections 138 and 142 of the Negotiable Instrument Act , 1881, Digitally signed by Nidhi Ahuja Date: 2023.10.17 16:03:21 IST Reason:
Signature Not Verified Transfer Petition (Criminal) Nos. 533-534/2023 etc. pending before the court of Additional Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh to the Court of Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class at Ponnampet, Kodagu, Karnataka. Learned counsel appearing for the parties, under instructions, request to refer the matter for mediation for amicable resolution. With the consent of both the parties, the matter is referred to the Supreme Court Mediation Centre for mediation. Parties to remain present before the Mediator on 08th November, 2023, at 2.30 p.m. On the first date, i.e., 08th November, 2023, mediation may take place by virtual mode. Thereafter, the parties have agreed to appear personally as per the instruction by the Mediator. After considering the issue, the report of mediation be made available as expeditiously as possible and preferably within a period of two months from the date of first appearance of the parties. Re-list the matter thereafter. (NIDHI AHUJA) (VIRENDER SINGH) AR-cum-PS BRANCH OFFICER
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