https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=780918 Mediated consent terms signed by the parties are not invalidated merely because a party later alleges coercion, undue influence or duress; the challenge must be supported by clear particulars and material showing that free consent was absent. Where the mediation record shows the settlement was concluded, annexures were subsequently signed, and no substantiated basis exists to invoke the Contract Act, the consent terms remain valid and binding. The mediation framework also requires the settlement to be reduced to writing, signed and forwarded for the Tribunal's consideration, but the timing requirements for the Tribunal's order are treated as directory. Substantial compliance is sufficient, and procedural lapse without legal prejudice does not render the settlement unenforceable. en-us Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 08:30:01 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=780918 Mediated consent terms signed by the parties are not invalidated merely because a party later alleges coercion, undue influence or duress; the challenge must be supported by clear particulars and material showing that free consent was absent. Where the mediation record shows the settlement was concluded, annexures were subsequently signed, and no substantiated basis exists to invoke the Contract Act, the consent terms remain valid and binding. The mediation framework also requires the settlement to be reduced to writing, signed and forwarded for the Tribunal's consideration, but the timing requirements for the Tribunal's order are treated as directory. Substantial compliance is sufficient, and procedural lapse without legal prejudice does not render the settlement unenforceable. Case-Laws Companies Law Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=780918