Delhi High Court allowed a writ petition under Article 226 directing the Family Court to grant the petitioner-wife a last chance to cross-examine her husband and awarding costs to the husband.
The petition was disposed of with directions to grant the petitioner a last opportunity for cross-examination and a directive to pay Rs. 10,000 costs to the Respondent.
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CNR No. DLHC010175182026
SMT.NITA GUPTA .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Vikas Kumar Bhardwaj, Advocate.
versus
SH.DEEPAK GUPTA .....Respondent Through: Mr. Ravi Tikania, Advocate.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARISH VAIDYANATHAN SHANKAR
O R D E R
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Hazari Courts, Delhi [ “learned Trial Court” ] in H.M.A. No.676/2017, titled as “Deepak Gupta Vs. Nita Gupta” , is 11.09.2026 and on that date the cross-examination shall be concluded by the Petitioner.
HARISH VAIDYANATHAN SHANKAR, J. SEPTEMBER 01, 2026/tk/DJ
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the wife was entitled to a last and final opportunity to cross-examine the husband in ongoing H.M.A. proceedings.
Whether the Family Court should recall the husband for cross-examination and allow the wife to conclude her examination.
Whether costs should be awarded to the Respondent for the inconvenience caused by the delay in his cross-examination.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
SMT NITA GUPTA
SH. DEEPAK GUPTA
HARISH VAIDYANATHAN SHANKAR
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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