Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat (Special Lok Adalat, 2026)
Order Date: 22-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Mery Shini P D and Roopa Das filed Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 28787/2024 against St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Koonamavu, Ernakulam, Kerala.
- The matter was heard by Hon'ble Justices K.V. Viswanathan and Arun Palli, with senior advocate Talha Abdul Rahman and other counsel appearing; petitioners and the District Legal Services Authority participated via video conferencing.
- The parties reached a settlement whereby the school agreed to pay Rs. 10,00,000 (ten lakh rupees) to each petitioner by Cheque Nos. 141608 and 141609 of South Indian Bank, dated 11‑08‑2026.
- Petitioners acknowledged receipt of the amounts and consented that the settlement is full and final, waiving any future claims before any court, human rights commission, or other authority.
Final Outcome
- The settlement dated 11‑08‑2026 was recorded, and the matter was disposed as settled. No further litigation or claims are permitted.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Education Dispute