Disposed

Kapil Bhardwaj v. Sanjeev Khirwar

Delhi HC20 Aug 2026CONT.CAS(C)/1500/2026

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What is this about?

Disposes of a petition regarding non-compliance with a prior order directed at the MCD to stop unauthorized construction. The court accepted the MCD's submission that a demolition order was passed after a show cause hearing, held the corporation bound, and disposed of the matter.

What did the court decide?

Disposed the petition holding the MCD bound to act based on the issued demolition order.

Kapil Bhardwaj Vs Sanjeev Khirwar — Pension and Retirement Benefits | Delhi HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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CNR No. DLHC010390592026

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- CONT.CAS(C) 1500/2026 & CM APPL. 56368/2026

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KAPIL BHARDWAJ .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Ananay Lamba, Ms. Ayushi Mittal, Mr. Arman Khan, Mr. Lokesh Yadav, Advocates along with petitioner in person (M:9999585044)

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versus

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SANJEEV KHIRWAR .....Respondent Through: Mr. Vikas Chopra, SC-MCD with Mr. Neeraj Kumar, Advocate (M:9212036118)

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MINI PUSHKARNA

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O R D E R % 20.08.2026

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The present petition has been filed alleging wilful disobedience of the order dated 13^th April, 2026, passed by this Court, in W.P.(C) 4845/2026 , wherein, directions were issued to take action against the unauthorized construction being carried out by respondent no. 3 at the property bearing Khasra Nos. 334, 336, 338, 345 and 350 (Bhardwaj Farms) Vasant Kunj Road, Mehrauli, near Chattarpur Metro Station, Delhi-110030.

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The order dated 13^th April, 2026, reads as under:

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“1. The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent-MCD to stop the ongoing unauthorized construction being carried out by respondent no.3 at the property bearing Khasra no. 334, 336, 338, 345 and 350 (Bhardwaj Farms) Vasant Kunj Road, Mehrauli (near Chattarpur metro station), Delhi -110030.

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 24/08/2026 at 11:36:36

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2. It is stated that the petitioner and respondent no.3 are the coowners of the subject property and there is an ongoing suit for partition and permanent injunction in respect of the subject property.

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3. Mr. Vikas Chopra, counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent-MCD on advance notice, submits that the unauthorized construction in the subject property has been booked and a show cause notice has been issued. 4. The respondent no.3 has filed a reply to the aforesaid show cause notice and a personal heating has been fixed on 21 st April, 2026.

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5. In view thereof, the present writ petition is disposed of while directing the respondent-MCD to take appropriate action in accordance with law.

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6. Liberty is given to the petitioner to take appropriate remedies as per law in the event the petitioner has further grievance.

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7. All rights, contentions and legal remedies of respondent no.3 are kept open.”

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In response, learned counsel for the respondent-Municipal Corporation of Delhi (“MCD”) submits that the aforesaid order dated 13^th April, 2026, itself records that hearing was given to respondent no. 3 pursuant to the Show Cause Notice issued by the MCD.

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Learned counsel for the respondent-MCD submits that the hearing of respondent no. 3, i.e., co-owner of the premises in question has been concluded yesterday, i.e., 19^th August, 2026.

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He further submits that pursuant thereto the Demolition Order dated 19^th August, 2026, has been passed, and requisite action shall be taken in accordance with law.

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The aforesaid statement is taken note of.

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MCD is held bound by the same.

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 24/08/2026 at 11:36:36

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Let the needful be done expeditiously in accordance with law.

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Noting the aforesaid, the present petition along with the pending application is accordingly disposed of.

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MINI PUSHKARNA, J

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AUGUST 20, 2026/ au

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This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 24/08/2026 at 11:36:36

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