Summary
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Case Name | FA/4/2025 of LITA KHARLYNGDOH Vs BINA THABAH |
| CNR | MLHC010005082025 |
| Decision Date | 30-08-2025 |
| Disposal Nature | Disposed Off |
| Judgment Author | Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S. Thangkhiew |
| Court | High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong |
| Bench | Single Judge |
| Ratio Decidendi | Where parties reach settlement in court-annexed mediation, the High Court may dispose the appeal in terms of that agreement and incorporate the settlement into its judgment, thus concluding the litigation. |
| Citations | 2025:MLHC:781 |
What’s New / What Lawyers Should Note
- This judgment confirms that a mediated settlement reported to the court can serve as the sole basis for disposing an appeal, with the agreement forming part of the final order.
- Parties and practitioners can rely on this decision to obtain judicial sanction of mediation agreements, ensuring enforceability and finality.
- The order underscores the High Court’s support for court-annexed ADR mechanisms, encouraging wider use of mediation in appeal proceedings.
Summary of Legal Reasoning
- The court perused the mediation report (Flag ‘A’) confirming that the parties had voluntarily settled the dispute.
- In light of the settlement, the court held that it must close and dispose of the appeal in accordance with the terms of the mediation agreement.
- The court directed that the mediation agreement dated 28-08-2025 be made part of the judgment and order, thereby giving it full binding effect and finality.
Citations
- 2025:MLHC:781 (Meghalaya High Court)