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october 2001

Supreme Court of India · 2001-10-01

Ravi Singhal & Ors vs Manali Singhal & Anr

Citation / case number
AIR 2001 SUPREME COURT 3952
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Ravi Singhal & Ors
Respondent
Manali Singhal & Anr
Author
K.G. Balakrishnan
Bench
D.P. Mohapatra, K.G. Balakrishnan

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the enforceability of a Family Settlement under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, specifically examining the validity of agreements made under duress. The Court held that the agreement dated 4.11.1994, signed by the appellants, was valid and enforceable despite the appellants' claims of duress, as the agreement was not shown to be void ab initio. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to enforce the settlement, emphasizing the importance of family agreements in maintaining social harmony.

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