Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat

Order Date: 21-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Appellants: Sheetal Ganesh Kulkarni (Civil Appeal No. 9883/2016) and Jnana Prabodhini (Civil Appeal No. 9882/2016 (III)).
  • Respondents: Education Officer & Ors. (for both appeals) and Education Officer (Secondary) & Ors. (for the second appeal).
  • Nature of proceedings: Civil appeals before the Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat concerning disputes with the Education Officer.
  • Parties reached an amicable settlement; a Settlement Deed dated 29 June 2026 was submitted.
  • The Court perused the Settlement Agreement and directed that the settlement be read as part and parcel of the award.

Final Outcome

  • Both Civil Appeals (9883/2016 and 9882/2016 (III)) are disposed of in terms of the Settlement Deed dated 29 June 2026.
  • The Settlement Deed is incorporated into the award, and the Registry is instructed to draw up a decree accordingly.

Topics: Settlement, Supreme Court, Education