Parties Agree to Mediation as Court Refers Matter to Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre
In a significant development in the case of Vardhaman Choksi vs. Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality Pvt Ltd, the Delhi High Court has directed the parties to engage in mediation to explore a potential settlement. The Division Bench, comprising Justices V. Kameswar Rao and Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, passed the order on July 8, 2026, in response to the appellant's request to explore a settlement with the respondents.
The matter, originating from the appellant's intention to challenge a common final order and judgment dated April 10, 2026, was referred to the Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre. Both parties, represented by their senior counsels, Mr. J Sai Deepak and Mr. C.M. Lall, expressed willingness to engage in the mediation process. The Court granted liberty to the counsel to file written submissions before the next date of hearing.
The case involves appeal proceedings where the appellant, Vardhaman Choksi, sought to file a Common Letters Patent Appeal against the judgment passed by the Single Judge of the Delhi High Court. The appellant's application included requests to file lengthy synopsis and exemption from filing certified copies of proceedings.
During the hearing, Mr. J. Sai Deepak, representing the appellant, indicated his client's readiness to explore settlement options, prompting the court to refer the matter to mediation. Mr. Lall, representing the respondents, conveyed no objection to this suggestion.
The mediation session is scheduled for July 17, 2026, at 3:30 P.M., and the court will review the outcome of the mediation process on August 21, 2026. This approach reflects the court's focus on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to facilitate amicable settlements and reduce litigation burdens.
Bottom line:-
Appeal proceedings - Parties willing to explore settlement through mediation - Matter referred to Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre.
Statutory provision(s): Civil Procedure, Appeal proceedings, Mediation and Conciliation.
