Case Details

  • Case Name: Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s).25338/2023
  • Parties: Hindustan Unilever Limited (Petitioner) vs. S. Raja (Respondent)
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India
  • Case/Order No.: 25338/2023 (Petition); WA No.1835/2021 (impugned High Court order)
  • Date of Order: 23‑05‑2026 (hearing on 22‑05‑2026)
  • Period of Dispute: Relates to judgment dated 25‑05‑2023 passed by the Madras High Court in WA No.1835/2021

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: Hindustan Unilever Limited
  • Respondent: S. Raja
  • Petitioner Counsel: Sandeep Prabhakar (Senior Advocate), P. S. Sudheer, Rishi Maheshwari (AoR), Anne Mathew, Bharat Sood, Jashan Vir Singh
  • Respondent Counsel: Ms. Nidhi (AoR)
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan
  • Court Master: SAPNA BISHT, ANJALI PANWAR (Assistant Registrar)

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • The petition sought Special Leave to Appeal against the Madras High Court’s final judgment and order dated 25‑05‑2023 in WA No.1835/2021.
  • Underlying dispute involved a monetary claim by the respondent, the specifics of which are not disclosed in the order.
  • Both parties engaged in mediation and reached a settlement prior to the hearing.

Findings & Observations

  • Learned counsel for the petitioner confirmed that the matter was settled through mediation and the respondent had been paid the entire claim.
  • The respondent’s counsel did not dispute this settlement.
  • The Court observed that, given the settlement, there is no longer any ground to entertain the Special Leave petition.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • The respondent received full payment of the claim; the exact amount is not mentioned in the order.
  • No monetary penalty or additional award was imposed by the Court.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • No further corrective actions were directed by the Court beyond the settlement already effected.
  • The parties are free from any further litigation on this matter.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The petition stands disposed of.
  • Any pending applications, if any, are also ordered to stand disposed of.
  • The order is digitally signed by the Court Master, confirming its finality.