Single judge dismissed a writ petition challenging the dismissal of an application seeking release of compensation funds for a son's marriage expenses, holding that marriage costs constitute ostentatious spending contrary to the purpose of lifetime compensation.
Petition and pending application dismissed with no release of funds for marriage expenses.
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SMT. SUNITA DEVI & ANR. .....Petitioners
Through: Mr. Shekhar Aggarwal, Advocate through VC. Versus
MOBIN & ORS. .....Respondents Through: None.
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA
O R D E R
% 21.11.2024
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the Petitioner No. 2 being a daily wager are not able to meet the expenses of marriage of their son. Therefore, the prayer is made that the impugned Order dated 16.10.2024 may be set aside and an amount of Rs. 6,50,000/may be released in favour of the Petitioners to meet the marriage expenses of their son.
4. Submissions heard.
NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA, J
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 S.Sharma
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether directions keeping compensation money in a Fixed Deposit to meet future expenses can be overridden to release funds for a child's marriage.
Whether utilizing compensation intended for the lifetime of parents for ostentatious family spending is in their interest.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
SMT. SUNITA DEVI & ANR.
MOBIN & ORS.
NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 227 of the Constitution invoking the High Court's supervisory jurisdiction over subordinate civil courts.
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