Nitish Kumar v. Sangeeta

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19.08.2026

¶1By way of this petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the petitioner assails an order dated 03.12.2025, passed by the learned Mahila Court, in proceedings under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, by which an interim maintenance of Rs. 8,300/- per month was awarded to the respondent - wife.

¶2The petitioner has placed on record an affidavit of assets and liabilities filed by him before the learned Mahila Court in September 2024, in which he himself declared a monthly income of Rs. 25,000/- per month. The petitioner has also filed a salary slip showing that he was working as a Machine Operator in a concern by the name of A.S. Plastic since July 2024, drawing the said salary of Rs. 25,000/-.

¶3It is however, contended by Mr. Chandan, learned counsel for the This is a digitally signed order. CRL.M.C. 6089/2026 petitioner, that the petitioner has since lost his job. As the petitioner's case is based on an alleged change in circumstance, Mr. Chandan seeks permission to withdraw this petition, with liberty to take remedies available to him before the learned Mahila Court. Mr. Chandan also submits that the petitioner may be permitted to seek reference to mediation before the learned Mahila Court, so that the disputes between the parties can be comprehensively resolved.

¶4The petition, alongwith pending applications, is dismissed as withdrawn, in terms of the aforesaid submissions.

¶5It is made clear that this Court has not issued notice in this petition and has not made any observation on the merits of the case. The rights and contentions of the parties may be adjudicated by the learned Mahila Court in accordance with law. PRATEEK JALAN, J AUGUST 19, 2026 SS/MK/ This is a digitally signed order.

CRL.M.C. 6089/2026 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010385852026 + CRL.M.C. 6089/2026 & CRL.M.As. 25472-74/2026 NITISH KUMAR .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Chandan, Advocate. versus SANGEETA .....Respondent Through: None. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRATEEK JALAN