In Brief
Laxmi Snacks Pvt. Ltd appealed against a High Court order relating to disputes over the use of labels, trade dresses and packaging of food products. During hearing, both parties agreed to mediate before the Supreme Court Mediation Centre. They reached an amicable settlement, reducing all terms to a written agreement. The Court disposed of the appeals by decree on consent, in terms of the settlement dated 28 January 2016, decrees the underlying suits except for claims regarding monetary compensation and use of specific marks. No trial was necessary, and the trial court was directed to strike off the suits from its files."
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