Kaushalya Devi v. Paiter Rawani
Case brief
What is this about?
Consent-based Lok Adalat settlement award of a Jharkhand High Court second appeal (SA No.334 of 2018; appellant Kaushalya Devi vs thirteen respondents of the Rawani family). Abatement of deceased respondent nos. 1, 5 and 12 was set aside and their legal heirs substituted via I.A. No.16328 of 2025; disposal was strictly in terms of the mediation report of 22.08.2025 under Section 19, Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Useful only for Lok Adalat settlement mechanics (abatement/substitution and consent disposal); the award records no adjudicated legal principle, no cited precedents and no settlement amount.
What did the court decide?
Second appeal disposed of in terms of the mediation report dated 22 August 2025 and the settlement agreement, with the consent of the parties; the mediation report and settlement agreement form part of the order and are to be furnished along with certified copies.