Mediated Settlements Legally Binding Only After Court Approval and Issuance of Decree: Jammu and Kashmir High Court

In a significant ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has reaffirmed the enforceability of mediated settlements under the Jammu and Kashmir Mediation and Conciliation Rules, 2019. The court emphasized that while a settlement reached during mediation may be agreed upon by the parties, it becomes legally enforceable only when it receives the formal approval of the court. The court's ruling sheds light on the procedural requirements for…