Court Fee Refund Only If Case Settled Through ADR Mechanisms' : Supreme Court Rejects Refund Claim For Private Out-of-Court Settlement

The Supreme Court has ruled that a court fee refund is only applicable when a case is settled through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, rejecting claims for refunds in cases that settle privately outside of court. This judgment came after an appeal was made for a refund in a private out-of-court settlement. The court emphasized the need for formal dispute resolution methods like ADR, where refund provisions are more applicable. This decision upholds the importance of ADR in promoting timely and efficient dispute resolution while discouraging informal, private settlements that bypass formal legal mechanisms. It underscores the importance of maintaining established legal procedures in dispute resolution.