Authority: High Court of Delhi, Bench of Justice Girish Kathpalia

Order Date: 17 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Petitioner Naveen Kumar (through advocates Gaurav Kumar and Mukesh Kumar) vs Respondents Kusum & Anr (through advocates Sampanna Pani, Sejal Jain, Gagandeep T.).
  • Petition seeks vacation of stay ordered by the Family Court on 26 November 2025, which limited the petitioner to examine only one witness from M/s Brickredsys India Private Limited.
  • Petitioner argues the need to cross‑examine the same witness; respondent contends that a stay should not continue when the matter is listed for pronouncement of judgment.
  • Both sides consent to disposal of the petition.

Final Outcome

  • The Family Court is directed to take up the matter on 21 July 2026 at 02:00 pm.
  • Petitioner shall be granted one and only one opportunity to examine the witness from Brickredsys India Private Ltd.
  • If the summons is not served or the witness does not turn up, the case shall be closed for final arguments followed by pronouncement of judgment.
  • Neither side shall seek any adjournment before the Family Court on any ground.
  • The previously scheduled hearing on 15 October 2026 is cancelled; all accompanying applications are disposed of.
  • A copy of this order shall be immediately transmitted to the Family Court.

Topics: Court Order, Witness Examination, Family Law