In re: Entitlement of refund of court fees upon settlement after trial commencement

Timeline

1. 2 Nov 2026News

   Parties Not Entitled To Return Of Court Fee When Matter Is Settled After Recording Of Evidence: Madras High Court

   The Madras High Court has held that parties in a suit are not entitled to return of court fee onc

   LiveLaw

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ruled that parties cannot get back their court fees if they settle after a trial starts.

   Who:

   The Madras High Court acted as the judge.

   When:

   Reported on 2 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   The court decided that a refund is not allowed once the parties have already begun recording evidence.

   What it means:

   Parties who settle their legal dispute after the trial process has officially begun will lose their fees.

2. 2 Nov 2026News

   Litigants will not be entitled to refund of court fees if disputes get settled out of court after commencement of trial, rules Madras High Court

   Madras High Court rules no court-fee refunds after out-of-court settlement post-trial, aligning with Afcons, not MC Subramaniam, and warns on State exchequer safeguards.

   The Hindu

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court decided that people cannot get their filing fees back if they settle cases after trials start.

   Who:

   The Madras High Court is the authority that made this legal ruling regarding litigants involved in court disputes.

   When:

   Reported on 2 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   The Madras High Court in Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   The court wants to protect the state government's money and follows specific previous court standards instead of others.

   What it means:

   Litigants who finish their court cases through private agreements after the trial begins will lose their paid fees.