In Brief
Eveready Industries and Micro Small Enterprises Facilitation Council, Chennai, had a pending commercial dispute in the Supreme Court. The Court appointed a senior counsel to mediate settlement discussions. The parties reached an amicable settlement, with Eveready paying Rs. 61 lakh to the respondent. The Court disposed of the appeal based on the agreed settlement terms. Eveready was permitted to withdraw its deposit and accrued interest. Both parties were directed to contribute Rs. 25,000 equally to the Supreme Court Bar Clerk's Association in recognition of the mediation process.
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