Seema Kochhar v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors

O R D E R

¶1The limited grievance canvassed by the petitioner is that the concerned Appellate Authority (Ld. Divisional Commissioner, No.5, Sham Nath Marg, Delhi-110054) be directed to expeditiously decide the petitioner's Appeal No. 956/2024 titled Seema Kochhar v. Benu Kochhar & Ors, filed under Rule 22(3)(4) of the Delhi Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2009.

¶2Considering that the petitioner is a 75 year old widow, who is gravely prejudiced by the impugned order which is the subject matter of the appellate proceedings, the present petition is disposed of with a request to the Appellate Authority to decide the petitioner's appeal as expeditiously as possible, and in any event within a period of four months from today.

¶3The Appellate Authority is requested to prioritize the present matter and schedule the dates of hearing at frequent intervals, with a view to conclude the proceedings within the aforesaid timeframe.

¶4The petition is disposed of in the above terms. NOVEMBER 19, 2025/uk

SACHIN DATTA, J This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(C) 17502/2025 and CM APPL.72240/2025 SEEMA KOCHHAR .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Kartik Malhotra, Mr. Santyanam Swaminadhan, Mr. Anindit Mandal, Ms. Shreya James, Advs. versus GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Ms. Sweety Singh, Adv. for R1/R2 CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SACHIN DATTA % 19.11.2025