The Reality of CPC Section 100: Exception for Settled Debt

During my internship, I attended a trial where the plaintiff was seeking a decree under CPC Section 100, which deals with the exception to the rule that where a right is available only to the plaintiff, he must be the person to enforce it. In this case, the defendant was trying to claim an exception under Section 100, which says that if the defendant has compromised or settled the debt with the plaintiff, then the latter cannot proceed with the suit.

But what I learned was that even if there's a settlement or a compromise, if the compromise is not in writing and registered, it won't hold in court. In this case, the compromise was merely a verbal agreement, and therefore the court threw it out, ruling in favor of the plaintiff. This shows that in practical terms, even if you think you've got a solid exception, without proper documentation, it's just a waste of time.