The accused allegedly approached the complainant in 2021 seeking financial assistance, following which he was given Rs 21 lakh as a hand loan on the basis of personal trust, the Bengaluru court found.
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The court held that mere subsequent failure on the part of the petitioner to adhere to the terms of the settlement cannot be a ground to invalidate otherwise lawful and binding Lok Adalat award.