Petitioner challenged the Appellate Authority's order upholding a District Magistrate's decision upholding senior citizens' maintenance claim despite rejecting eviction. Court found lower orders well-balanced and no dispute needed interference. Petition dismissed.
Petition dismissed along with pending applications.
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Through: Mr. Kanhaiya Kumar, Advocate.
versus
NARESH KUMAR RASTOGI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Sushil Kumar, Advocate with R-1 and son of R-1 & 2 in person.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV NARULA O R D E R % 03.07.2024
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eviction petition, the District Magistrate directed Smt. Soni to pay INR 5,000/- as maintenance to Sh. Naresh Kumar Rastogi against possession of the shop, i.e., B-14, Ground Floor, Gali No. 10, Shashi Garden, Mayur Vihar, Phase-I, East Delhi-91.
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Authority’s order dated 25th September, 2023, however, the challenge is in fact to the order of the District Magistrate insofar as it directs payment of maintenance amount of INR 5,000/- by the Petitioner, Smt. Soni to the senior citizens.
SANJEEV NARULA, J
JULY 3, 2024 d.negi
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the District Magistrate's order directing the daughter-in-law to pay maintenance to senior citizens despite rejecting their eviction petition requires interference by this Court under Article
Whether the impugned orders are well balanced requiring interference by this Court under Article 226.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Soni
NARESH KUMAR RASTOGI & ANR.
Sanjeev Narula
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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