Supreme Court of India · 2003-07-07
Dwarka Prasad Agarwal (D) By Lrs. And Anr vs B.D. Agarwal And Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2003 SUPREME COURT 2686
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Dwarka Prasad Agarwal (D) By Lrs. And Anr
- Respondent
- B.D. Agarwal And Ors
- Author
- S.B. Sinha
- Bench
- Chief Justice, S.B. Sinha, Ar. Lakshmanan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the permissibility of settling private disputes in writ proceedings, emphasizing that such settlements must align with public interest and judicial principles. The Court held that while private disputes can be settled, the court retains the authority to ensure that the settlement does not contravene legal norms or public policy. The outcome affirmed the High Court's decision to allow the settlement, provided it is just and equitable under the circumstances.