Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction

Order Date: 17 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellant – Bhanwar Lal; Respondents – Shobha Chadhdha & others.
  • Appeal: Civil Appeal No. 4409/2024 challenging the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan (Jaipur Bench) judgment dated 26‑05‑2017 (S.B. Civil Second Appeal No. 271 of 2016).
  • Interim Applications:
  • IA 163381/2023 – allowed to bring on record legal heirs of deceased Respondent No. 3.
  • IA 170789/2026 – allowed to bring on record legal heirs of deceased Respondent No. 2.
  • IA 229925/2026 – application for impleadment rejected.
  • IA 218117/2026 – joint application filed under Order XXIII Rule 3 read with Section 151 CPC, accompanied by a Settlement Agreement dated 30‑06‑2026, signed by parties and counsel.
  • Settlement Agreement Highlights (dated 30‑06‑2026):

1. Final Settlement of Land and Extinguishment of Claims – Respondent‑Defendant‑Second Party abandons all rights over the disputed Subject Land derived from sale deeds dated 01‑05‑1987 and acknowledges the Appellant’s rights under the Decree of Specific Performance dated 13‑12‑2013 (Civil Suit No. 69/1986 etc.).

2. Transfer to Adroit Sports Ventures LLP:

  • Settled Land: 3 Biga 10 Biswa (0.8500 hectare) comprising Khasra Nos. 276/688 (0.2150 ha), 276/689 (0.4426 ha) and part of Khasra 276 (0.2000 ha).
  • Exclusive ownership and possession to be transferred to M/s Adroit Sports Ventures LLP.

3. Retained Land for Appellant: 8 Biga 1 Biswa (0.6726 hectare) covering Khasra No. 275, 276/691, 274, 276/690 and part of Khasra 276.

4. Obligations:

  • Appellant to hand over vacant physical possession of the Settled Land within five days of Supreme Court recording the settlement.
  • Appellant to execute any supplementary deed, conveyance or declaration required for revenue mutation in favour of Adroit Sports Ventures LLP.
  • Power of Attorney holder of Respondent‑Defendant‑Second Party to sign all joint applications, affidavits, consent statements, or pleadings before the Supreme Court in pending Civil Appeals No. 4408/2024 and 4409/2024.

5. Effect of Recording: Upon recording, all disputes, historical differences, and claims regarding the Subject Land become permanently settled; parties waive any future claims.

6. Consequence of Non‑Compliance: Any delay, obstruction or non‑compliance permits the aggrieved party to seek implementation, execution, mutation, possession, demarcation, specific performance, contempt and all other legal remedies before the Supreme Court or any competent authority, without invalidating the settlement.

7. Representations & Warranties: Each party confirms full authority, no violation of law, and that no third‑party rights exist over the Settled Land.

8. Indemnities:

  • Appellant indemnifies Adroit Sports Ventures LLP against third‑party claims, encumbrances, or litigation arising from acts prior to the agreement.
  • Respondent‑Defendant‑Second Party indemnifies Appellant against acts done by them concerning the Subject Land and any revenue liability arising prior to the agreement.

9. Miscellaneous:

  • Agreement is entire understanding; no amendment unless in writing.
  • Each party bears its own costs and legal fees.
  • Parties may seek assistance from local administration, police, and revenue officials for implementation.
  • Agreement executed in quadruple originals on stamped paper Nos. IN‑RJ88790355451889Y, IN‑RJ88789872329480Y, IN‑RJ88789329137281Y, IN‑RJ88788635602475Y dated 29‑06‑2026.

10. Registration: Parties will bear costs for any required stamping or registration.

Final Outcome

  • The Court condoned delay, set aside abatement, allowed IA 163381/2023 and IA 170789/2026, and ordered deletion of Respondents 3‑5, directing the Registry to modify the cause title.
  • IA 229925/2026 (impleadment) rejected.
  • IA 218117/2026 (joint application) allowed; the Settlement Agreement is recorded, and the appeal disposed of.
  • The impugned judgment/order dated 26‑05‑2017 is modified in accordance with the settlement.
  • A decree reflecting the settlement terms is to be drawn.
  • All pending inter‑party legal proceedings are closed; parties are bound by the settlement terms and warned of contempt proceedings for breach.
  • Any pending applications, if any, are also disposed of.

Topics: Land Settlement, Supreme Court Order