The Delhi High Court disposed of a commercial suit brought by Novartis Ag against Natco Pharma Limited as settled. The parties had reached an amicable settlement agreement, leading to the withdrawal of all claims by both sides without the need for a formal decree.
Suit disposed of as settled; 50% court fee refunded to Plaintiff.
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Through: Ms. Mamta Jha and Ms. Garima Mehta, Advocates.
versus
NATCO PHARMA LIMITED ..... Defendant
Through: Mr. G. Nataraj and Mr. Shashikant Yadav, Advocates.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV NARULA
O R D E R
% 15.04.2024
CS(COMM) 453/2019 & I.A. 8561/2024 (on behalf of parties for recordal of settlement between parties)
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confirms the compromise, and pray that the suit be decreed as per terms mentioned in paragraph No. 6 of the application.
1 Settlement Agreement
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terms and conditions of the compromise as recorded in paragraph no. 6 of the instant application.
SANJEEV NARULA, J
APRIL 15, 2024 d.negi
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the suit should be disposed of as settled and a decree passed upon amicable settlement.
Whether a refund of court fees is permissible in a settled suit.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Sanjeev Narula
As recorded by the court registry
A suit of a commercial nature above the specified value, governed by the Commercial Courts Act 2015.
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