Rubel Florist Private Lmited v. Parneet Kaur and Others

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24.08.2026 CAV 406/2026

¶1In view of the appearance of the learned counsel for the Caveator, the Caveat stands discharged. CM APPL. 57370/2026 (Exemption)

¶2Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

¶3The application stands disposed of. FAO(OS) 95/2026 AND CM APPL. 57371/2026

¶4The present appeal has been filed under Section 10 of the Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules, 2018, and under Order XLIII Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, challenging the Order dated This is a digitally signed order. 21.07.2026 passed by the learned Single Judge in CS (OS) 811/2022 titled Parneet Kaur v. Baljeet Kaur & Ors., whereby the learned Single Judge allowed the application being I.A. No. 9984/2026 filed by Respondent No. 2 (Defendant No.18 in the suit) under Order XVIII Rule 1 read with Section 151 CPC and directed the Appellant to first lead evidence to substantiate the Will dated 18.12.1974.

¶5Issue notice.

¶6Notice is accepted by the learned counsel appearing for the respondent no. 1, respondent nos. 2, 17, 19 & 21 and respondent nos. 9 to 12.

¶7Heard learned counsel for the parties.

¶8With the consent of the learned counsel for the parties, the following order is passed: As mentioned in paragraph no. 5 of the Impugned Order dated

21.07.2026, Issues No. (iv) and (ix) shall be decided by the learned Single Judge as preliminary issues. In respect of Issue No. (iv), Defendant no. 21 shall lead evidence first, whereas in respect of Issue No. (ix), the plaintiff shall lead evidence first. Both the aforesaid issues shall be decided simultaneously.

¶9In the aforesaid terms, the present appeal along with pending application stands disposed of.

VIVEK CHAUDHARY, J

RENU BHATNAGAR, J AUGUST 24, 2026 p/sm This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010398572026 + FAO(OS) 95/2026 RUBEL FLORIST PRIVATE LMITED .....Appellant Through: Mr. Bharat Arora, Mr. Daood Ahmed, Mr. Abhinav Nanda and Ms. Palak Chaba, Advs. versus PARNEET KAUR AND OTHERS .....Respondents Through: Mr. Mandeep Singh Vinaik, Mr.. Gaikhuenling and Ms. Hridyaa Singh, Advs. for R-1. Mr. Deepak Bashter, Ms. Shagun and Ms. Chai Tanya, Advs. for R-2, 17, 19 & 21. Mr. Abhishar Vidyarthi, Adv for R-9-12. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIVEK CHAUDHARY HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE RENU BHATNAGAR