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P.T. Thomas v Thomas Job

(2005) 6 SCC 478

(2005) 6 SCC 478 · Supreme Court of India

ADRlok-adalatconsentnullity
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
2005
Subjects
Alternate Dispute Resolution
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

A Lok Adalat award passed without genuine consent of both parties is a nullity; consent must be real, not merely formal

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        Ratio decidendi

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