Kapil Bhardwaj v. Sanjeev Khirwar

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20.08.2026

¶1The present petition has been filed alleging wilful disobedience of the order dated 13th 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.

¶2The order dated 13th April, 2026, reads as under: "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. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

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

¶3Mr. 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.

¶4The 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.

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

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

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

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

¶4Learned 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., 19th August, 2026.

¶5He further submits that pursuant thereto the Demolition Order dated 19th August, 2026, has been passed, and requisite action shall be taken in accordance with law.

¶6The aforesaid statement is taken note of.

¶7MCD is held bound by the same. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

¶8Let the needful be done expeditiously in accordance with law.

¶9Noting the aforesaid, the present petition along with the pending application is accordingly disposed of. MINI PUSHKARNA, J AUGUST 20, 2026/au The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010390592026 + CONT.CAS(C) 1500/2026 & CM APPL. 56368/2026 KAPIL BHARDWAJ .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Ananay Lamba, Ms. Ayushi Mittal, Mr. Arman Khan, Mr. Lokesh Yadav, Advocates along with petitioner in person (M:9999585044) versus SANJEEV KHIRWAR .....Respondent Through: Mr. Vikas Chopra, SC-MCD with Mr. Neeraj Kumar, Advocate (M:9212036118) CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MINI PUSHKARNA