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Negotiation & Settlement
Negotiation and settlement covers resolving disputes by agreement, with or without court proceedings.
What this covers
- 01Settlement negotiations
- 02Settlement agreements
- 03Compromise of pending suits
- 04Compounding of offences where permitted
- 05One-time settlements with lenders
How it generally works
Section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure encourages settlement of disputes outside court, and under Order XXIII a suit can be decided in terms of a lawful compromise recorded by the court.
Some criminal offences can be compounded — settled — between the parties, with or without the court's permission, depending on the offence.
A settlement should be recorded in writing and should state clearly what each party will do and when.
