Where parties inform the court of amicable settlement during pendency of petition, the matter may be dismissed as infructuous. This judgment does not lay down any new precedent or overrule any prior law, but applies existing practice. Its utility lies in reaffirming the established procedure for similar situations involving civil petitions, and does not create any new binding or persuasive authority for future cases.
Summary
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Case Name | CWP/6480/2007 of GURINDER SINGH Vs STATE OF PB. AND ORS. CNR PHHC010634232007 |
| Date of Registration | 01-05-2007 |
| Decision Date | 28-10-2025 |
| Disposal Nature | DISMISSED |
| Judgment Author | MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL |
| Court | High Court of Punjab and Haryana |
| Bench | Single Judge (MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL) |
| Precedent Value | Order; does not create binding precedent |
| Type of Law | Civil Procedure |
| Ratio Decidendi |
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| Facts as Summarised by the Court | The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the matter has been amicably settled, resulting in the petition being rendered infructuous. |
Practical Impact
| Category | Impact |
|---|---|
| Binding On | None; only indicates established practice followed |
| Persuasive For | None; not a reasoned pronouncement, but reflects common court procedure |
What’s New / What Lawyers Should Note
- The order reaffirms that where parties reach an amicable settlement during the pendency of a petition, the court may dismiss the matter as infructuous.
- No legal issues were decided, and no new legal principle was laid down.
- Lawyers should treat the order as following existing procedure, not as an authority for any legal proposition.
Summary of Legal Reasoning
- The petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the dispute had been settled amicably.
- On this basis, the court dismissed the petition as having been rendered infructuous.
- No judicial reasoning, statutory interpretation, or reliance on precedent was articulated.
- The order reflects the standard practice applied by courts where disputes become non-justiciable due to settlement.
Arguments by the Parties
Petitioner
- Submitted that the matter has been amicably settled, rendering the petition infructuous.
Respondent
No submission recorded in the judgment.
Factual Background
The petitioner initiated proceedings before the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, which were pending since 2007. During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel informed the court that the dispute with the respondents had been settled amicably. As a result, the matter no longer required adjudication and was therefore dismissed as infructuous by the court.
Alert Indicators
- ✔ Precedent Followed – The order reflects existing practice regarding dismissal of matters as infructuous upon settlement and does not break new legal ground.