Megha Nigam v. Rohan Nigam

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31.08.2026

¶1The present Petition, under Article 227 of the Constitution of India read with Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, seeks the following reliefs: "a) set aside the Order dated 07.07.2026 passed by the Learned Principal Judge, Family Court, South – East District, Saket Courts, New Delhi in HMA No. 921/2022 titled Rohan Kumar v Megha Nigam, to the limited extent whereby the Petitioner has been directed to cut down the number of witnesses and, in the event of examining more than two witnesses besides herself, to bear the further expenses in relation thereto; b) permit the Petitioner to lead her evidence by examining all such relevant witnesses as are necessary and relevant for effectively proving her defence, without being burdened with any additional expenses; The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. c) clarify that the expenses relating to the recording of evidence shall continue to be governed by the subsisting orders passed by the Learned Family Court and this Hon'ble Court, including the Order dated 16.07.2025 and the Order dated 09.12.2025 passed in CM(M) No. 2389/2025; d) modify the direction requiring completion of the Petitioner's evidence within four weeks and grant such reasonable period as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court, keeping in view her medical treatment and the practical availability of the Learned Local Commissioner; and/or e) pass such other or further order(s) as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the present case."

¶2Learned Counsel appearing for the parties are ad idem that the cross-examination of the witnesses, in terms of the list already furnished before the Learned Trial Court by the Petitioner, shall be undertaken expeditiously, and that neither party shall seek any adjournment in the matter. Learned Counsel for the parties further assure this Court that the cross-examination of all such witnesses shall be completed as expeditiously as possible and preferably within a period of one (01) month from today, i.e., on or before 01.10.2026.

¶3Learned Senior Counsel appearing for the Petitioner, on instructions, submits that the Affidavits of evidence of the witnesses would not be prolix and shall be concise and confined to the matters germane to the issues arising for adjudication.

¶4Learned Counsel for the Respondent also submits that, having regard to the nature and scope of the said Affidavits, the cross-examination shall likewise be confined to the relevant issues and shall not be unnecessarily protracted.

¶5In view of the aforesaid assurances and undertakings, the present Petition, along with the pending Applications, if any, stands disposed of in the aforementioned terms. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

¶6The learned Trial Court is requested to conclude the evidence as expeditiously as possible and preferably within a period of one (01) month from today.

HARISH VAIDYANATHAN SHANKAR, J. AUGUST 31, 2026/rk/DJ 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. DLHC010404212026 + CM(M) 1899/2026, CM APPL. 58126/2026 (Ex. From filing the complete TCR record) & CM APPL. 58127/2026 (Delay of 10 days in Re-filing the petition) MEGHA NIGAM .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Priya Hingorani, Senior Advocate with Mr. Naseem Ahmed, Ms. Aditi Ladda and Mr. Ankit Singh, Advs. versus ROHAN NIGAM .....Respondent Through: Mr. Vishesh Wadhwa and Ms. Shubhangi Singh, Advs. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARISH VAIDYANATHAN SHANKAR