Mathrubhumi Settles Dispute with Journalists Union

Authority: Supreme Court (Special Lok Adalat)

Order Date: 22-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: The Mathrubhumi Printing and Publishing Company Ltd.
• Respondents: The General Secretary, Kerala Union of Working Journalists.
• The petitions (Special Leave Petitions Nos. 28685‑28686/2025) were filed in the Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat.
• Parties reached a settlement during a pre‑Special Lok Adalat conciliation meeting held before the District Legal Services Authority, Kozhikode, Kerala.

Final Outcome

• The Special Leave Petitions are disposed of in terms of the settlement.
• Court fee to be refunded as per applicable Rules.

Topics: Legal Settlement, Media‑Union Dispute