RAVI SINGHAL vs MANALI SINGHAL

The Supreme Court addressed the enforceability of a Family Settlement agreement dated 4.11.1994, signed by the parties, under the premise that it was executed under duress. The Court held that the agreement is valid and enforceable as the appellants did not provide sufficient evidence to prove duress, thereby establishing that consent was free and voluntary. The Court upheld the High Court's order for specific performance of the agreement, emphasizing the importance of family settlements in maintaining harmony and resolving disputes.