Resolving Pension updation issue- plea of sub judice

[mamillapalli venkateswarlu]

              Sub judice does not prevent the parties from negotiating or reaching an amicable settlement. 

          On the contrary, parties to pending litigation are free to explore an out-of-court settlement, often 

          with the assistance of their lawyers, and courts encourage such resolution. The concept of sub judice 

          primarily concerns public discussion or interference with matters pending before a court; it does not

          prohibit the parties themselves from privately resolving their dispute.   Therefore, merely stating that the

          matter is “sub judice” cannot, by itself, be a valid reason to refuse or avoid settlement discussions.

          If the unions invoke sub judice for  an amicable settlement, it is an evasive  plea to resolve the issue.

          It reasonably raises  the doubt  that they are unwilling to pursue an  out-of-court resolution. Every

          retiree knew  this.   

                                                              -M.Venkateswarlu