# In the matter of Dopesh Raja vs. Sadhanala Venkata Rao and Another

> SC judgment dated 2023-02-10. Citation: TCN-2023-SC-00096. The case pertains to a civil appeal in the Supreme Court of India regarding a dispute over unpaid…

- **Court:** SC
- **Order date:** 10 Feb 2023
- **Citation:** TCN-2023-SC-00096
- **Category:** IBC
- **Source page:** https://caseease.in/cases/ibc/supreme-court-of-india/dopesh-raja-vs-sadhanala-venkata-rao-and-another-171c593e

## Summary

### Background

The case pertains to a civil appeal in the Supreme Court of India regarding a dispute over unpaid remuneration. The parties involved, Mr. Dopesh Raja (Appellant) and Mr. Sadhanala Venkata Rao and Another (Respondents), reached a settlement regarding the unpaid remuneration of the respondent.

## Facts

Mr. Dopesh Raja filed a civil appeal against Mr. Sadhanala Venkata Rao and Another regarding a dispute over unpaid remuneration. The parties reached a settlement where the appellant, Mr. Dopesh Raja, agreed to pay Rs 90 lakhs to the respondent, Mr. Sadhanala Venkata Rao, in full and final settlement of all claims. The payment was scheduled in installments: Rs 20 lakhs on or before 17 February 2023, Rs 20 lakhs on or before 31 March 2023, Rs 20 lakhs on or before 30 April 2023, and the balance of Rs 30 lakhs on or before 15 May 2023. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) order dated 27 April 2022 and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order dated 9 January 2023 were conditionally set aside, contingent upon the appellant's adherence to the payment

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## Issues and analysis

### Issue 1: Whether the settlement agreement between the appellant and respondent regarding the unpaid …

**Ratio:** The principle of upholding settlement agreements between parties to promote amicable

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**Reasoning:** The court reasoned that the parties had voluntarily entered into a settlement agreement

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**Interpretation:** The interpretation involves recognizing the validity and enforceability of

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**Application:** The court applied the principle by accepting the settlement agreement and

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## Parties

- **Judges:** Dr Dhananjaya Y…; Pamidighantam Sri…; +1 more
- **Appellants:** Mr Dopesh…
- **Respondents:** Mr Sadhanala…

## Timeline

- **2022-04-27 — NCLT Ord…**: Order of the National…
- **2023-01-09 — NCLAT Or…**: Order of the National Company…

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