In Brief
The petitioner filed a Transfer Petition but subsequently entered into a Settlement Agreement with the opposing party dated 12 February 2021. The petitioner then sought permission to withdraw the Transfer Petition, contending that the dispute had been amicably resolved. The Supreme Court allowed the withdrawal application, recorded the factum of settlement, and dismissed the Transfer Petition as withdrawn. The order highlights the court's practice of facilitating settlement of disputes and enabling withdrawal when parties reach agreement.
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