This order disposes of a suit for specific performance based on a settlement agreement filed jointly by parties under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC, directing refund of court fees.
The suit was disposed of under Order XXIII Rule 3 CPC based on the settlement; court fees were ordered refunded.
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SMT. RITU AGGARWAL & ORS. .....Plaintiffs
Through: Mr. N. S. Dalal, Ms. Nidhi Dalal, Mr. Alok Kumar, Ms. Rachana Dalal, Mr.Karan Mann, Advocates
versus
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD
O R D E R % 02.02.2026
I.A. 2693/2026
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have entered into the Settlement Agreement dated 21.01.2026. For the sake of convenience, the Settlement Agreement is reproduced in its entirety and the same reads as under:
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This is a digitally signed order.
The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 07/02/2026 at 12:38:12
This is a digitally signed order.
The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 07/02/2026 at 12:38:12
This is a digitally signed order.
The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 07/02/2026 at 12:38:12
This is a digitally signed order.
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SUBRAMONIUM PRASAD, J
FEBRUARY 02, 2026 Rahul
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the suit for specific performance should be withdrawn in light of a settlement agreement.
Whether court fees should be refunded upon settlement after dismissal.
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2 provisions across 2 enactments
Subramonium Prasad
As recorded by the court registry
A civil suit filed on the original side of a High Court exercising ordinary original civil jurisdiction.
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