Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat

Order Date: 21-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeals No(s). 13980‑13983 of 2024 were filed by the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (appellant) against Rajendra & Ors (respondents).
  • The dispute was resolved through a settlement reached in a Pre‑Special Lok Adalat Conciliation meeting on 02‑06‑2026.
  • The settlement agreement was signed by both parties and the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Dharwad, and was digitally recorded as part of the award.
  • The hearing was conducted before Hon’ble Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, Alok Aradhe and P.S. Patwalia, with senior advocate Kunal Chatterji and advocate‑on‑record Pragya Baghel representing the parties.

Final Outcome

  • The settlement agreement dated 02‑06‑2026 forms part of the award; the parties are bound to abide by its terms.
  • All four civil appeals (13980, 13981, 13982, 13983 of 2024) are hereby disposed of in accordance with the settlement.
  • Any pending interlocutory applications, if any, are also disposed of.

Topics: Legal Settlement, Agricultural Marketing