K. SRINIVASAPPA vs M. MALLAMMA

The Supreme Court addressed appeals against a Karnataka High Court order that recalled a compromise recorded by Lok Adalat in a partition suit. The court examined the validity of the High Court's decision to set aside the compromise, emphasizing the importance of finality in settlements reached through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Ultimately, the Supreme Court reinstated the compromise, affirming the parties' agreement and the Lok Adalat's authority in such matters.