Authority: Supreme Court of India (Special Lok Adalat)

Order Date: 23-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellant Raviraja Shetty (deceased) represented by daughter Rashana G. Shetty; Respondents Shri Mookambika Temple & Ors.
  • The appeal (Civil Appeal No. 9529/2019) sought interest on a gratuity amount already paid and challenged the order in WP No.1756/2025 dated 01.08.2019.
  • Mediation was conducted by Smt. M.B. Girijambika on 20.07.2026, 22.07.2026 and 10.08.2026 after notice from District Legal Services Authority, Hassan, Karnataka.
  • Rashana G. Shetty, as legal representative of the deceased, consented to withdraw the appeal, stating the gratuity had been received and she did not wish to continue.

Final Outcome

  • The Civil Appeal No. 9529/2019 is disposed of in terms of the settlement; the appellant withdraws the case.
  • Any pending applications are also disposed of.

Topics: Legal Settlement, Supreme Court, Gratuity Dispute