towards compensation for having suffered an unnecessary and a long- drawn litigation that was foisted on him. The amount may be paid within a period of 30 days from the date of this order. 13. The Civil Appeal is disposed of in the above-mentioned terms. ………………………………....J. [PAMIDIGHANTAM SRI NARASIMHA] ………………………………....J. [SANDEEP MEHTA] NEW DELHI; October 21, 2024. 10