G.S. KAMALAN vs LATHIKA KARTHIKEYAN

The Supreme Court disposed of the appeals in light of a Memorandum of Settlement dated 8th December 2015, reached through mediation at the Kerala Mediation Centre, resolving a long-standing partition dispute that began in 1980. The Court acknowledged the cooperation of the parties and their counsel, emphasizing the importance of amicable settlement in family disputes. The judgment highlights the role of mediation in civil disputes, affirming the effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.