Petitioner challenged the trial court's order not referring the suit for mediation. During hearing, parties settled: respondent to hand over vacant possession keys by 31.05.2025; petitioner to forgo rent arrears and adjust security deposit of Rs. 80,000 against dues. Petition disposed of accordingly.
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MR RAJIV SARIN .....Petitioner Through: Mr. A.N. Haksar, Senior Advocate with Mr. Udayan Jain, Ms. Geetika Vyas, Mr. Ranjan Mishra and Mr. Harsh Jaiswal, Advocates
versus
MS FOZIA RAHMAN .....Respondent Through: Mr. Sarfaraz Khan, Mr. Mirza Amir Baig and Mr. A.W. Mashal, Advocates Respondent-in-person (Through VC)
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN
CM APPL. 32195/2025 (exemption)
Exemption allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
CM(M) 973/2025
CM(M) 973/2025 1
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merely seek the keys of the suit property towards handing over of vacant and peaceful possession on or before 31.05.2025 and with respect to pending arrears of rent and maintenance charges, he would not seek anything further and would adjust the aforesaid amount from the security of Rs. 80,000/which is already lying with the petitioner/plaintiff.
MANOJ JAIN, J
MAY 23, 2025/ dr/shs
CM(M) 973/2025 2
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the trial court's refusal to refer the matter to mediation could be challenged, given the parties' settlement during arguments.
Mr Rajiv Sarin
Ms Fozia Rahman
Manoj Jain
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 227 of the Constitution invoking the High Court's supervisory jurisdiction over subordinate civil courts.
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