The Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha vs R.Joseph on 29 September, 2010
Thus, decision is clear that any agreement or compromise to be
binding on the parties must be in writing and signed by the
parties and as the decision in Sneh Gupta Vs. Devi Sarup and
Ors (supra) says atleast by the counsel concerned on behalf of
the parties. It is not sufficient that while hearing objection of
parties to the proceeding, learned Additional District Judge has
recorded that counsel (for petitioners and respondent Nos.1 to 5
and 7) have agreed to the modification to the bye-law agreed to
by petitioners and respondent Nos.1 to 5 and 7. That modification
being a variation from the settlement entered into between
petitioners and respondent Nos.1 to 5 and 7, had to be in
compliance with Rule 3 of Order XXIII of the Code. Admittedly
modifications made to the bye law agreed between petitioners
and respondent Nos.1 to 5 and 7 (appended to I.A.No.1832 and
W.P(C).Nos23185 and 24440 of 2010
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1833 of 2009) was not made in writing and signed by petitioners
and respondent Nos.1 to 5 and 7. Hence the modifications made
by learned Additional District Judge cannot stand and is liable to
set aside.