Once dispute is referred to mediation and settlement is reached, Trial Court cannot refuse decree: Orissa High Court
“The disputes between the neighbours relating to the easementary rights are clearly mentioned as being suitable for mediation.”
Section 89 CPC
Parties agreeing to out-of-court settlement without judicial intervention under Section 89 CPC can’t be denied benefit of refund of court fees; they are “even more deserving”: Supreme Court
“No justifiable reason why Section 69-A of Tamil Nadu Court Fees and Suit Valuation Act, 1955 should only incentivize the methods of out-of-court settlement stated in Section 89, CPC and afford step brotherly treatment to other methods availed of by the parties.”