Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 07-09-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Starco Metaplast Pvt. Ltd (appellant) vs Uniworth Enterprises LLP (respondent) in Civil Appeal No. 8804/2026.
- The Court earlier ordered mediation on 17‑07‑2026 and appointed Mr. Suyodhan Byrapaneni as mediator.
- Settlement agreement dated 31‑08‑2026 obliges appellant to pay Rs 2,32,00,000 in five installments: Rs 1,32,00,000 on 07‑09‑2026, and Rs 25,00,000 on each of 15‑10‑2026, 15‑11‑2026, 15‑12‑2026, and 15‑01‑2027.
- Appellant’s counsel handed over five cheques on 07‑09‑2026, one dated today and the remaining post‑dated as per schedule.
- Mediator contributed over 10 hours of labour across six sittings; Court fixed honorarium of Rs 10,00,000 to be shared equally, payable within four weeks.
- Next hearing scheduled for 18‑01‑2027.
Final Outcome
- Settlement payment schedule as above is approved; cheques accepted.
- Mediator honorarium of Rs 10 lakh to be split equally between parties and paid within four weeks.
- Matter listed for further hearing on 18‑01‑2027.
Topics: Settlement, Mediation, Civil Appeal