DALJIT KAUR vs MUKTAR STEELS PVT LTD

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision affirming a consent decree under Order XXIII Rule 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), ruling that the trial court properly conducted an inquiry into the compromise between the parties. The Court emphasized that the consent decree was not subject to appeal as it was based on a lawful compromise reached after due inquiry. The judgment confirmed the validity of the consent decree and dismissed the appeal, reinforcing the principle that consent decrees are binding and not easily assailable.